(1994) A Dexter hybrid located beside ‘Dexter’s Spice x Peppermint’, near the Kellam area.
Current Selections
ClearRhododendron 'Dexter's Peppermint x op' #5
(2009) An open-pollinated (X OP) hybrid. Located midway between the Short Branch Trail and the Kellam Spur Trail. (09-V-041)
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Peppermint x op' #4
(2007) A hybrid using OP (open pollination) with Dexter’s Peppermint. Located just east of ‘Merley Cream’ in the area bordering the bog.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Peppermint x op' #3
(2007) An open pollinated hybrid located in the area containing the Hemlock grove. It is just east of a tall R. ‘maximum’ and the (obscured) rock-lined path.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Peppermint x op' #2
(2010) A hybrid produced by open pollination of Dexter’s Peppermint. It is located on the trail, in the area adjoining (north) of the Kellam area.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Peppermint x op' #1
(2007) A special hybrid where one parent is the Dexter hybrid ‘Peppermint’ – used to hybridize a new plant where the seed was produced from pollination in the open. This plant is located in the Kellam Area, on the Trail near its intersection with the Kellam Connecting Trail (beside R. ‘Trude Webster’).
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Orchid' #2
(2007) This plant is located in a small area bounded by the Scout Bridge Trail on the west side and the fence on the east. It is located off the trail, just west of the azalea, speciosum. It is in a group of rhodos, all propagated by D. Little.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Orchid' #1
(1991) A Dexter hybrid from the Kellam collection. Flowers are lavender (orchid) color. The plant is located in the Kellam Area, on the Kellam Connecting Trail near its intersection with the Long Branch West Trail.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Glow' #2
(1991) A Dexter hybrid from the Kellam collection with fragrant purplish-red flowers and a lighter throat. It is located in the Kellam Area, just off the trail, and southwest of the large austrinum azalea.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Glow' #1
On the north end of the Kellam Trail, located between R. ‘Cadis’ and R. maximum and next to Cornus alternifolia, about 15 feet off the trail. A Dexter hybrid raised by Danny Little. (2010)
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Favorite'
(1993) Where trail bends down to Hickory Bridge, from Kellam collection. Very large, old plant.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Crown Pink'
(2010) A Dexter hybrid raised by Dan Little. This plant is located in the area just south of the Short Branch and west of the Kellam Trail. It is not far from the Short Branch and R. ‘Scintillation’.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Apricot' #2
(2010) From Danny Little. Located just east of the Halesia tree.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Apricot' #1
(1997) A Dexter hybrid, very large plant moved from Kellam’s, and probably the best rhodo in the area just north of the Bog. Located some 20 feet off the trail where it bends towards the wide bridge.
Rhododendron 'Dexter's Apple Blossom'
(2010) A Dexter hybrid raised by D. Little. It is located in the Kellam Area, on the trail, just west of R. ‘Calsap’.
Rhododendron 'Dexter Moseley 53-14'
(1993) A Dexter hybrid from the Kellam collection. It is located off the trail, in the area just south of the Short Branch and west of the Kellam Trail. It is just west of R. ‘Flaming Snow’.
Rhododendron 'David Gable' #5
(2007) This plant is located in a small area bounded by the Stone Bridge Trail and the Hickory Gap and Long Branch East Trails leading to the Stone Bridge. It is located on the trail, at the Stone Bridge end. The accession number is 07-V-032.
Rhododendron 'David Gable' #4
(Before 1980) A very old, tall plant, near the center of the area bounded by the Long Branch West Trail and the Short Branch Spur Trail, north of a group of ‘Maxecat’ plants and not far from a rock outcropping.
Rhododendron 'David Gable' #3
(2010) This plant is located in the Pine Woods area bounded by the Pine Woods Trail on the west, the fence on the east, the Toothache Tree on the north and an extensive growth of ‘Maxecat’ rhodos on the south. It is located off the trail, just west of R.’Trude Webster in the south side of this area. The accession number is 10-V-015.
Rhododendron 'David Gable' #2
(2008) A Gable hybrid. On the corner at the intersection with the Cabin Trail.
Rhododendron 'David Gable' #1
(Before 1980) A Gable hybrid that is old and tall. It is located just off the trail, behind the bench near the Hemlock grove. This is close to the intersection with the Rosebay Trail.
Rhododendron 'David Gable x op'
(2011) This plant is located in a small area bounded by the Stone Bridge Trail and the Hickory Gap and Long Branch East Trails leading to the Stone Bridge. It is located off the trail, towards the middle of this area, on a line between the Stone Bridge Trail and the intersection of the Hickory Gap Trail with the Long Branch East Trail.
Rhododendron 'Daphnoides'
(Before 1980) This hybrid has unusual foliage, with leaves that are dark green and glossy and curved under. Flowers are a light purple color. It is located on the trail in an area at the north end of the Kellam Trail; in fact, it is the first plant on the trail where it bends to the south.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #14
(Unknown date) A very large, spreading plant located near the intersection of the Short Branch Trail and the Short Branch Spur Trail. The Cynthia hybrid is probably the most vigorous rhodo growing in the Glen.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #13
(Unknown date) This plant is located in an area bounded on the east by the Scout Bridge Trail, on the south by a drainage ditch and Coastal Plain area, and on the west by the Long Branch East Trail. It mainly consists of older plantings. It is located on the trail, near the intersection with the Long Branch East Trail. It is a very large, spreading plant, commonly planted in the Glen and truly an “iron-clad”.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #12
(Unknown date) One of a collection of about six R.’Cynthia’ plants on the southwest corner of the Rosebay Trail. This collection is one of the earliest plantings, probably in the 1970’s. It is one of the “iron-clads”, very hardy, and there is no rhodo in our climate that is tougher.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #11
(Unknown date) One of a collection of about six R.’Cynthia’ plants on the southwest corner of the Rosebay Trail. This collection is one of the earliest plantings, probably in the 1970’s. It is one of the “iron-clads”, very hardy, and there is no rhodo in our climate that is tougher.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #10
(Unknown date) One of a collection of about six R.’Cynthia’ plants on the southwest corner of the Rosebay Trail. This collection is one of the earliest plantings, probably in the 1970’s. It is one of the “iron-clads”, very hardy, and there is no rhodo in our climate that is tougher.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #9
(Unknown date) One of a collection of about six R.’Cynthia’ plants on the southwest corner of the Rosebay Trail. This collection is one of the earliest plantings, probably in the 1970’s. It is one of the “iron-clads”, very hardy, and there is no rhodo in our climate that is tougher.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #8
(Unknown date) One of a collection of about six R.’Cynthia’ plants on the southwest corner of the Rosebay Trail. This collection is one of the earliest plantings, probably in the 1970’s. It is one of the “iron-clads”, very hardy, and there is no rhodo in our climate that is tougher.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #7
(Unknown date) One of a collection of about six R.’Cynthia’ plants on the southwest corner of the Rosebay Trail. This collection is one of the earliest plantings, probably in the 1970’s. It is one of the “iron-clads”, very hardy, and there is no rhodo in our climate that is tougher.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #6
(1990) A large, spreading, “iron-clad” rhodo, moved from Don Kellam’s property and located off the trail, east of R. prunifolium.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #5
(2004) Close to the watering post, near the center of the area. (Label # V-030) One of the best of the old “iron-clads”, very durable.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #4
(2004) Next to the boulder outcropping. (Label # V-044) One of the best of the old “iron-clads”, very durable.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #3
(Unknown date) A large spreading plant located some 20 feet off the trail, filling a large area on the sidehill near the beginning of the Kellam Spur Trail. ‘Cynthia’ is probably the best “doer” in the Glen due to its sun and heat resistance. It seems virtually indestructible.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #2
(Before 1980) This large, spreading plant is widely planted in the Glen and is a true “iron-clad”, virtually indestructible. It is located on the trail, just south of R. ‘Paul Mauney’, at the north end of the Kellam Trail.
Rhododendron 'Cynthia' #1
(Before 1980) This plant is located in the “Azalea Hill” open area created by the fallen giant white oak. Most plants in this area are azaleas with a few small trees and herbaceous plants. It is very close to the fallen giant oak (east side), and is at the south end of the open area. This plant is widely planted in the Glen and is probably the toughest of our large leaved rhododendrons – a real “ironclad”.
Rhododendron 'Cowles 2H8387'
(2001) Hybridized or selected by Jack Cowles at Heritage Plantation. Located close to the trail, just north of the wide bridge.
Rhododendron 'Cowles 2H8385 X Beamel'
A large Cowles hybrid located near the Short Branch, just east of the wide branch.
Rhododendron 'Cowles 2H1388'
A very “leggy” plant, hybridized or selected by Jack Cowles at Heritage Plantation. Located on the Short Branch, just east of the Wide Bridge, beside another Cowles plant.
Rhododendron 'Cowles 1H3386'
(2001) A Cowles hybrid (2nd generation Dexter). It is located on the trail, in the area adjoining (north) of the Kellam area, just north of Dexter’s Pink Glory 219′.
Rhododendron 'County of York' #4
(Before 1980) This plant is located off the trail, just east of R. ‘Grierosplendour’. It has very long leaves and a “leggy” growth habit, with white flowers.
Rhododendron 'County of York' #3
(Unknown date) About 10 feet off trail, old, sprawling plant with white flowers. Large leaves and very “leggy”.
Rhododendron 'County of York' #1
(Unknown date) This old hybrid is located just off the trail, north of the Pine Woods, and adjacent (on the south side) to R.’Maxecat’. It has a “leggy” habit with long leaves and white flowers.
Rhododendron 'Country Rose'
(Unknown date) This azalea is located off the trail, near the end of the trail (south end) and the alternate-leaved dogwood. It is just southeast of R. ‘Late Date’.
Rhododendron 'Copper Bald hybrid'
(2002) This azalea is located on the trail where the Pine Woods Trail intersects with the Azalea Circle Trail. It is adjacent (on the north side) to R. ‘Nacoochee’.
Rhododendron 'Consolini P-75'
(1992) A hybrid by Consolini (one of Dexter’s gardeners), donated by Marshall Stilwell. It is located off the trail, in the area just south of the Short Branch and west of the Kellam Trail. It is due west of R. ‘Towe 2’.
Rhododendron 'Consolini 302'
(1995) This plant is located in an area bounded on the east by the Scout Bridge Trail, on the south by a drainage ditch and Coastal Plain area, and on the west by the Long Branch East Trail. It mainly consists of older plantings. It is located on the sidehill, due east of a large azalea, R. canescens. This hybrid was created by Tony Consolini, the head gardener of Charles Dexter.
Rhododendron 'Conewago Improved'
(Unknown date) On the north end of the Kellam Trail, just north of a prunifolium azalea. May bloom in the fall, in bloom 10-17-16. A large old plant – Gable hybrid (R. carolinianum X R.macronulatum).
Rhododendron 'Conant's Pink' #2
(1994) From the Kellam Collection, but may be mislabelled – I can find no reference to this hybrid. Located on the trail, in the area just north of the Bog, not far from the large Dexter’s Apricot plant.