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The American Rhododendron Society is a non-profit organization whose
purpose is to encourage interest in and to disseminate information about the
genus Rhododendron. Members' experience ranges from novice to expert.
Society activities include public education, flower shows, seed exchanges,
scientific studies, and communication through publications and local and
national meetings. ARS chapters are located throughout the United States
and Canada and in Denmark, Holland, Scotland, Sweden and Sikkim.
Welcome from Don Smart - ARS President:
On behalf of the many thousands of rhododendron enthusiasts world wide "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 "grow" and appreciate the genus Rhododendron (which
includes azaleas), and you will include these wonderful
plants in your garden/landscape. Rhododendrons can be grown almost anywhere in the world,
from the tropics to the Himalayas (home to a large population of the species
which are parents to many cultivated hybrids seen in gardens around the world).
Among Society members, you will find many who share
common interests whether you are a professional grower, amateur or sophisticated
gardener. I encourage you to find a chapter in your area (listings occur
on the Chapters section in the web site menu) and
visit them for an opportunity to join the Society. - "Come see what we
have to offer" - We would welcome you as a member!
Need help growing Rhododendrons?
Learn how to select, plant, prune, feed, transplant and propagate rhododendrons
and azaleas in the ARS' comprehensive care guide. Also check out the
helpful "how-to" information in articles
previously published in the ARS Journal.
Search the ARS Rhododendron Databases
The species and hybrid database provides descriptions for over 1450
rhododendrons. Find plants by name, flower color,
height in 10 years, hardiness, bloom time, etc. Also search the azalea database
listing 400 different azalea varieties.
Rhododendron Blog - New
The "All about Rhododendrons" blog is a new feature you will want to read and bookmark. Whether a
seasoned-pro or growing a rhododendron for the first time you will find many blog entries of interest.
ARS Journal
Join the ARS and receive the quarterly ARS Journal. Articles cover
culture, propagation, hybridizing, gardens, companion plants, exploration,
scientific research and Society events and news.
Quarterly Bulletin
& ARS Journal Electronic Archive - New
Previously published issues of the ARS Quarterly Bulletin and Journal are available on-line at
Virginia Tech's Digital Library and Archive.
Visit the Archive
Rhododendron & Azalea News
Read the Summer/Fall '11 edition of our quarterly newsletter featuring
articles, news, and information gathered from ARS Chapters and Society members.
Sections on Plant Tips, People and Events, Gardens, and Ideas for Chapters
provide interesting and useful information for rhododendron enthusiasts around the world. |
ROY Plants Selected for 2012 - New
The ARS proudly announces its Rhododendron of the Year
(ROY) awards for 2012. Chosen for excellent foliage, flower and habit,
these beautiful rhododendron varieties make wonderful additions in your garden.
Read more.
2012 International ARS-ASA Joint Convention
- New
Hosted by the Southeastern
Chapter, ARS, and the Vaseyi Chapter, ASA, "Appalachian Spring" will be held in
Asheville, North Carolina, May 4-7, 2012, at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Golf and
Tennis Resort. Highlights include four days of fabulous tours, talks by Don
Hyatt, Nicholas Yarmoshuk, Christina Woodward, the Fellers and others, a welcome
reception, two banquets, a flower show judging workshop, hybridizers roundtable,
and executive directors' forum. There will also be an enormous plant sale, a
book sale, flower show, photo print show, and an auction. We're hoping to show
you the R. minus var. carolinianum and R. vaseyi in bloom in the wild.
Book your hotel room now, and
register early, as space is limited.
Online registration is
available.
ARS 2012 Seed Exchange - Now
Open for Sales
The seed exchange is open for sales to ARS members. See ordering instructions for
further information. View the searchable seed catalog. Order seed
on-line.
Rhododendron Photo Gallery
View over 2000 photo images of rhododendron and azalea hybrids and species. The Society is
pleased to make available a searchable database of digital photo images for
rhododendron lovers. Read how to access the images.
Call for 2012 Research Grant Proposals
- New
The Research Committee is pleased to announce its call for applications for rhododendron and
azalea research grants. Awards up to $5,000 are available.
Researchers are encouraged to submit project proposals before the March 1, 2012
deadline. Application information
Call for Endowment Grant Proposals
- New
The ARS will award grants up
to $3000 from its endowment fund to support the development of programs,
projects or publications that educate the general public in the growing and
culture of rhododendrons. Written proposal will be accepted up to the deadline
of February 15, 2012. More information.
2011 Gold Medal Awards
The Society takes great pleasure in presenting its highest award, the Gold Medal, to the
following individuals: June Sinclair and Kathy Van Veen.
Read more
about the awards.
Proven Performer Lists
Identify plants that perform well in your neighborhood as selected by members in ARS chapters near
where you live.
Rhododendron Nursery Finder
Locate nurseries near where you live. Find helpful information from ARS Commercial
member growers.
Vireya Information
Looking for
vireya information? A link to Chris Callard's comprehensive vireya web
site can be found in the drop down menu at page top under "Plant Data".
On-line Plant Name Registration
North Americans desiring to name rhododendrons or azaleas can easily do so on-line.
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