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Moroccan Daisy
Rhodanthemum hosmariense
Rhodanthemum hosmariense is a low, spreading evergreen subshrub from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, prized for its finely divided silvery foliage and a long, generous display of white daisy-like flowers with sunny yellow centres. It forms a neat, wide mound rarely more than 30 cm tall, making it a favourite for rock gardens, gravel gardens and the front of sunny borders.
Rose Cactus
Rhodocactus grandifolius
Rhodocactus grandifolius, formerly known as Pereskia grandifolia, is a fascinating primitive cactus that possesses true, persistent leaves, unlike most cacti. Native to Brazil, it grows as a shrub or small tree, featuring long spines on its woody stems and stunning rose-like flowers, typically in shades of intense pink or magenta.
Purple Bells
Rhodochiton atrosanguineus
Purple Bells is a fast-growing, deciduous climbing vine native to southwestern Mexico, prized for its unusual pendant flowers: a bright pink or magenta calyx cupping a deep maroon-purple tubular corolla, giving the plant a bell-within-a-bell look. It climbs by twining leaf stalks around supports, reaching 2-3.5 m in a single season, and blooms continuously from summer through fall. Grown as a tender perennial in warm climates (USDA zones 9-11) or as a frost-tender annual elsewhere, it thrives in full sun with consistently moist, well-draining soil.
Rhododendron
Rhododendron
Rhododendron is a large genus of over 1,000 species of woody flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, encompassing both classic rhododendrons and azaleas. Native primarily to eastern Asia and the Himalayan region, with smaller numbers in North America, Europe, and Australia, these iconic shrubs and trees are prized worldwide for their spectacular spring blooms in shades of pink, red, white, purple, yellow, and orange. The genus ranges from low-growing alpine ground covers to towering trees exceeding 30 metres, and includes both evergreen and deciduous species.
Hybrid Rhododendron
Rhododendron × hybridum
Rhododendron × hybridum is an evergreen ornamental shrub in the Ericaceae family, resulting from deliberate crosses between various rhododendron species. These garden hybrids were developed specifically for ornamental use, combining the most desirable traits of their parent species. They are woody shrubs that typically reach heights of 1.5 to 6 meters (5-20 feet), with the exact size varying by specific cultivar. They produce stunning flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, white, and yellow, typically grouped in large, bell-shaped flower clusters (trusses) during spring. The leathery, narrow leaves persist year-round, providing evergreen visual interest. Originally adapted to forest understory conditions, these plants prefer dappled or partial shade and naturally thrive in acidic woodland environments.
Alabama azalea
Rhododendron alabamense
Rhododendron alabamense is a refined, rounded deciduous azalea native to the southeastern United States. It produces lemon-scented white flowers with a prominent yellow blotch on the upper petal, arranged in clusters of 6–10 blooms. Flowers emerge before or alongside the foliage in mid to late spring, creating a striking display against simple, dark green deciduous leaves. The plant naturally occurs in hardwood forests, slopes, and ridges, spreading via underground runners to form loose colonies. It grows 4–6 feet tall and wide, making it an excellent choice for naturalistic woodland gardens. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
Rhododendron catawbiense, commonly known as the Catawba Rhododendron or Mountain Rosebay, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States. Celebrated for its spectacular late-spring blooms of lavender-pink to purple flowers, it is one of the hardiest rhododendrons available, tolerating temperatures as low as -25°F. Its large, glossy, leathery leaves remain attractive year-round, making it a prized landscape specimen.
Caucasian Snow Rose
Rhododendron caucasicum
Rhododendron caucasicum, commonly known as the Caucasian Snow Rose, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub native to the subalpine and alpine zones of the Caucasus Mountains. It produces clusters of white to pale pink flowers in spring and forms dense, compact mounds of leathery dark green leaves. This species is highly toxic due to the presence of grayanotoxins, which can cause serious poisoning in humans and animals if ingested in significant quantities. It is a challenging plant to cultivate, demanding acidic, peaty, well-draining soil and consistent moisture in a partially shaded position sheltered from harsh winds.
Alpenrose
Rhododendron ferrugineum
Alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum) is a low, evergreen shrub native to the acidic, siliceous soils of the Alps, Pyrenees, Jura and northern Apennines, growing just above the tree line. Its glossy, leathery leaves have a distinctive rust-brown underside, and it produces clusters of bell-shaped pink to crimson flowers in early summer. All parts of the plant contain grayanotoxins and are toxic if ingested.
Hyperythrum Rhododendron
Rhododendron hyperythrum
An evergreen shrub from the mountains of Taiwan, at about 3,000 to 4,000 feet. In gardens it stays compact, usually under 8 feet, with leathery leaves 3 to 5 inches long and edges that curl under. In spring it opens trusses of about 10 funnel-shaped flowers, white or faintly pink, sometimes with reddish flecks. It takes hard cold, down to about -10 °F, and blooms while still young. Rhododendrons can be toxic if eaten, so keep it away from kids and pets. Rated for USDA zones 5b to 9b.
Satsuki Azalea
Rhododendron indicum
The Satsuki Azalea (Rhododendron indicum) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan, widely cultivated as a bonsai and ornamental garden plant. It produces spectacular flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and purple in late spring. It is one of the most prized species in Japanese bonsai art. WARNING: All parts of the plant are toxic to humans and animals due to grayanotoxins.
Japanese Azalea
Rhododendron japonicum
The Japanese Azalea (Rhododendron japonicum) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, celebrated for its spectacular spring blooms in shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. A cherished ornamental in temperate gardens worldwide. WARNING: The entire plant is toxic due to grayanotoxins — dangerous to humans, cats, and dogs.
Pacific Rhododendron
Rhododendron macrophyllum
The Pacific Rhododendron is a large evergreen shrub native to coastal forests from British Columbia to northern California, and is the state flower of Washington. It forms dense, leathery, dark-green foliage and produces showy clusters of pink to rose-purple, bell-shaped flowers in late spring through summer. In the wild it thrives as an understory shrub beneath conifers, prized by gardeners for woodland and shade borders.
Great Laurel
Rhododendron maximum
Rhododendron maximum, commonly called great laurel or rosebay rhododendron, is a large broadleaf evergreen shrub native to the Appalachian Mountains of eastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Alabama. It forms dense thickets in moist, shaded forest understories and along stream banks, and is the official state flower of West Virginia. In early-to-mid summer it produces large clusters of funnel-shaped white, pink, or rose-purple flowers, often marked with olive-green to orange spots, above leathery, dark green leaves with rust-colored undersides.
Kurume Azalea
Rhododendron obtusum
Rhododendron obtusum, known as the Kurume azalea, is a compact evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub native to Japan, prized for its dense mounding habit and profuse spring flower display. Small leathery leaves cover twiggy branches that burst into vivid red, pink, purple, or white blooms for several weeks each spring. Long cultivated in Japanese gardens and popularized in the West through the Kurume hybrid group, it remains one of the most widely planted azaleas for borders, foundation plantings, and containers.
Common Rhododendron
Rhododendron ponticum
Rhododendron ponticum, commonly known as the Common or Pontic Rhododendron, is a large evergreen shrub native to the Iberian Peninsula and the Black Sea region. It produces spectacular clusters of violet-purple flowers in spring and is renowned for both its ornamental beauty and its invasive nature in the British Isles and other regions outside its native range. All parts of the plant contain grayanotoxins, making it highly toxic to pets and humans.
Azalea
Rhododendron simsii
Rhododendron simsii, commonly known as Azalea, is a perennial flowering shrub highly valued for its vibrant blooms and dense foliage. Native to Asia, it is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant, both in gardens and pots, especially in temperate to subtropical climates. Its flowers, which appear in profusion, can vary in colors and shapes, adding a spectacular touch to any environment.
Sumac
Rhus
Sumac (Rhus) is a genus of approximately 35 species of shrubs and small trees in the family Anacardiaceae, distributed across temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are celebrated for their spectacular autumn foliage, which transitions from green to brilliant shades of orange, red, and scarlet — among the most vibrant fall colors of any woody plant. Some species like Rhus typhina (staghorn sumac) grow as large multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees, while others like R. aromatica serve as ground cover. Note: R. radicans (poison ivy) has been reclassified to the genus Toxicodendron.
Smooth Sumac
Rhus glabra
Rhus glabra is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the Anacardiaceae family, the same family as cashew and mango. It is native to North America, from southern Canada to northeastern Mexico, and is the only shrub native to all 48 contiguous US states. It grows 3 to 6 m tall and spreads by root suckers into wide colonies. The compound leaves are 30 to 50 cm long with 11 to 31 serrated leaflets and turn scarlet early in fall. Plants are dioecious: from spring into summer they carry panicles of small yellowish-green flowers, and female plants bear upright clusters of tart red fruits that hang on through winter. Unlike staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina), its twigs are smooth and hairless.
Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) is a fast-growing, deciduous large shrub or small tree native to eastern North America. Named for its velvety, antler-like branches that resemble deer velvet, it is celebrated for its spectacular fall foliage in shades of scarlet, orange, and yellow, and for its striking upright clusters of fuzzy crimson berries that persist through winter. A champion of tough conditions, it thrives in poor, rocky soils and is highly drought-tolerant once established.
Jiminy Cricket Cattleya Orchid
Rhyncovola Jiminy Cricket x Cattleya dowiana
A Cattleya-alliance orchid hybrid combining the grex Rhyncovola Jiminy Cricket with the species Cattleya dowiana, prized for large, fragrant flowers with a velvety lip streaked in gold. Like other Cattleyas, it is an epiphytic orchid with sympodial growth, thick pseudobulbs, and leathery evergreen leaves, thriving in bright light with strong air movement and a dry-between-waterings routine.
Ribes (genus)
Ribes
Ribes is the genus of currants and gooseberries: about 200 species of mostly deciduous shrubs, the only genus in the family Grossulariaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and the mountains of South America. It includes the best-known fruit bushes — blackcurrant (R. nigrum), red and white currant (R. rubrum) and the thorny European gooseberry (R. uva-crispa) — and ornamentals such as flowering currant (R. sanguineum), with pink spring racemes that hummingbirds pollinate in North America. Leaves are lobed, flowers small and borne in racemes, from greenish to yellow, pink or red, and fruits are many-seeded berries. They are cool-climate plants that need winter chill to crop well.
American gooseberry
Ribes hirtellum
Ribes hirtellum is a deciduous, somewhat prickly shrub native to northern North America, from Alberta to Newfoundland and south to Nebraska and West Virginia. It grows in fens, swamps, stream and lake shores, rocky woods and cliffs. It reaches 50-150 cm, with upright to sprawling branches and small, lobed, toothed leaves. In May and June it bears small bell-shaped flowers, greenish-white and often edged with purple, hanging in clusters of 1 to 3. The smooth berries, 8-10 mm across, ripen from green to red or dark purple in July and August. They are edible fresh or cooked in jams and pies. Breeders crossed it with the European gooseberry to make mildew-resistant cultivars such as 'Houghton' and 'Pixwell'.
Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum
Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is a deciduous shrub native to temperate parts of central and northern Europe and northern Asia. It produces small, glossy black berries in pendant clusters, renowned for their exceptionally high vitamin C content and intense tart flavour. Widely grown for culinary and medicinal purposes, it thrives in cool climates with cold winters.
Redcurrant
Ribes rubrum
Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum) is a deciduous fruiting shrub native to Western and Northern Europe, prized for its bright red, tart berries borne in long pendant clusters called strigs. A staple of traditional European kitchen gardens, it thrives in temperate climates with cold winters and produces abundantly from mid-summer. It is one of the hardiest fruiting shrubs available, tolerating temperatures as low as -20°C.
Downy Currant
Ribes spicatum
Ribes spicatum, commonly known as the downy currant or Nordic currant, is a deciduous shrub native to the boreal forests of northern Europe and northern Asia, from Scandinavia across Russia to Siberia and Mongolia. It typically reaches about 2 m (6.5 ft) in height, with duller, darker green leaves held at a right angle to the stem, distinguishing it from the closely related common redcurrant (Ribes rubrum). In spring it produces small, greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flowers in drooping racemes, followed in summer by clusters of glossy, bright red, tart-sweet berries prized for foraging and preserving in Nordic cuisine. Hardy down to about -20°C (USDA zones 3-7), it thrives in the cool, moist, well-drained soils typical of northern woodland edges.
Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa
Ribes uva-crispa, commonly known as gooseberry, is a perennial fruit shrub from the Grossulariaceae family, widely cultivated in gardens across Europe and temperate zones. The shrub reaches 1–1.5 m in height and similar width, forming dense, thorny shoots covered with sharp spines. The leaves are palmately lobed and dark green. In spring (April–May), small, yellowish-green or pinkish flowers appear, from which oval berries develop—green, yellow, pink, or red depending on the variety. The fruits ripen in July and are exceptionally rich in vitamin C, B1, and pectins. Gooseberry is distinguished by its excellent frost resistance (up to -20°C) and is one of the most popular fruit shrubs in temperate gardens.
Crystalwort
Riccia fluitans
Crystalwort (Riccia fluitans) is a cosmopolitan aquatic liverwort belonging to the Ricciaceae family, native to stagnant marshy waters. It forms a bright green, fork-branched thallus without roots or true leaves, floating in dense, cushion-like clumps just below the water surface. It is a popular plant in the aquarium hobby, popularized by Takashi Amano: when attached to stones or driftwood, it creates a lush, pearling (oxygen-bubble-covered) green carpet. When left floating, it provides excellent hiding places for fry and shrimp.
Purple-fringed Riccia
Ricciocarpos natans
Ricciocarpos natans is a liverwort, a simple plant related to mosses, with no flowers, seeds or true roots. It is the only species in its genus and grows almost worldwide except in polar regions. It floats on still water in ponds, ditches and swamps. Each plant is a green heart- to fan-shaped thallus up to about 1 cm long, with a forked groove on top. Long, narrow purple scales hang from the underside and look like roots. It multiplies by forking and splitting into two equal plants. When the water dries up, it grows as rosettes on the mud.
Tropical Mexican Clover
Richardia brasiliensis
Richardia brasiliensis is a low, sprawling member of the coffee family (Rubiaceae), native to a broad band of South America from Ecuador to northern Argentina. It has naturalized as a common weed of lawns, roadsides, pastures and disturbed ground across the southeastern United States, Sub-Saharan Africa, India, Australia and parts of Asia. Branching stems, prostrate to semi-erect, spread from a deep taproot and can reach about 40 cm, bearing opposite, oval leaves to 6.5 cm long. Clusters of small, white to pale pink, funnel-shaped flowers appear from spring through fall, followed by hairy nutlet fruits. Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, it forms a dense mat-like ground cover in full sun and poor, sandy soils, and is sometimes grown deliberately in xeriscaping, even though in agricultural settings it is considered a competitive weed of row crops and turf.
Castor Bean
Ricinus communis
Castor bean (Ricinus communis) is a fast-growing tropical shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family, native to northeastern Africa. Its giant palmate leaves can reach 60 cm across in deep green or bronzy-red varieties. WARNING: all parts are toxic, and the seeds contain ricin, one of the most lethal natural toxins known. Widely grown as a dramatic ornamental and commercially cultivated for castor oil, used across medicine and industry.
Rougeplant
Rivina humilis
Rougeplant (Rivina humilis) is a soft-stemmed evergreen perennial of the Petiveriaceae family, native to the warm Americas. It produces slender spikes of tiny white-to-pink flowers almost year-round, followed by glossy, bright-red berries that give the plant its name. The berry juice was historically used as a red dye or rouge. All parts, especially the berries and roots, are toxic if eaten.
Pink Black Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known as black locust, is a deciduous tree in the legume family. The pink-flowering variety is particularly valued in landscaping for its spectacular spring bloom. It is a very fast-growing tree with a broad canopy and branches that often feature thorns. Its flowers grow in drooping clusters and emit a very intense sweet fragrance. It is an extremely hardy species capable of fixing nitrogen in the soil, although it is considered invasive in some regions due to its high propagation capacity.
Chestnut-leaf Rodgersia
Rodgersia aesculifolia
Chestnut-leaf Rodgersia is a large, clump-forming perennial with creeping rhizomes, native to moist forests and stream banks in Northern China. Its palmate leaves can grow up to 40 cm long, are deeply lobed with 5–9 coarsely toothed leaflets resembling chestnut leaves, and have a bronze sheen when young before darkening to green throughout the season. In summer, the plant produces large, feathery flower spikes up to 60 cm tall with creamy white or pale pink flowers that eventually turn green. This species is widely used as an ornamental plant in shady perennial beds, near ponds and streams, and eventually forms large, stately colonies.
Rose
Rosa
The Rose is one of the most iconic shrubs in the world, belonging to the Rosaceae family. Known for its stunning beauty and unmistakable fragrance, it features woody stems usually protected by prickles (thorns). There are thousands of varieties resulting from centuries of hybridization, ranging from miniatures to climbing roses.
Cécile Brunner Rose
Rosa 'Cécile Brunner'
Rosa 'Cécile Brunner' is a heritage polyantha rose bred in France by Marie Ducher and introduced in 1881 by her son-in-law Joseph Pernet-Ducher. Nicknamed the 'Sweetheart Rose' for its perfectly formed, high-centered pink buds that resemble miniature hybrid teas, it opens into small, double, softly fragrant blooms borne in generous sprays from late spring through the first frost. The compact, nearly thornless bush has smooth, glossy mid-green foliage and a graceful, arching habit; a more vigorous climbing sport of the same cultivar can reach several metres. Long-lived, disease-resistant, and tolerant of poor soil and part shade, it remains a favourite for cottage gardens, mixed borders, and container culture more than 140 years after its introduction.
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