Welcome from Linda Derkach - ARS President:
On behalf of the thousands of rhododendron enthusiasts worldwide "welcome to our web site." Here you will find valuable resources which enable you to learn more about the selection and care of rhododendrons. We hope this will encourage you to explore all that the genus Rhododendron (which includes azaleas) has to offer, and you will include these wonderful plants in your garden.
"Take a look" at what we do in the Society...
ARS Fall Regional Conference
Plan to attend the 2023 Fall Western Regional Conference, "Florence Coastal Spice", to be held October 19-21, 2023 at
the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street, in Florence OR. Hear interesting talks, purchase beautiful and
unusual plants, renew old acquaintances and making new friends. Both ARS members and non-members are welcome to attend the
conference. See
event schedule and download registration form.
2023 ARS Medal Awardees
The ARS takes great pleasure in presenting its 2023 Gold Medal honors to John
and Sally Perkins and Don Smart. Silver Medal honorees are Tony Ansdell
and Carolyn and Paul Beck. The 2023 Pioneer Achievement honoree is Erik Nilsen, Ph.D. View the honors citations.
Rhododendron of the Year Selections
The ARS proudly announces its Rhododendron of the Year (ROY) awards for 2023. Chosen for outstanding foliage,
flower, habit and hardiness, the ROY rhododendron and azalea selections are recommended for your garden.
Explore 2023 ROY highlights.
Informative articles about:
- rhododendron & azalea culture,
- propagation,
- hybridizing,
- private & public gardens,
- plant portraits,
- companion plants,
- plant hunting exploration,
- rhododendron research,
- and much more.
Visit archive of previously published issues.
Rhododendron International Volume 7
The latest volume of this free online journal contains articles of interest to rhododendron
aficionados. Read about rhododendron choices for smaller gardens, cultivation of rhododendrons on limestone,
and see postal stamps from around the world featuring rhododendron flowers. These articles are deemed to be
international significance and of broad reader appeal.
Index of current and past RI issues.
ARS Next-Generation Podcasts
Listen to "For the Love of Rhododendron" audio podcasts. In the podcasts
we learn about the life experiences of ARS members, how random twists and turns in their lives led them to
discover their love of Rhododendron. Our podcasts can inspire and inform others embarking
on their own journey into the vast, uncharted territory that is plant genus Rhododendron.
Podcast index