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 Seed Exchange Now Open for Sales
Seeds collected by Society members are offered for sale at the 2025 ARS seed exchange.
Until March 8 only members of the American Rhododendron Society may order seed. After March 8 anyone
may purchase seed. View the seed list and order online at the
ARS seed exchange page.
Listen to ARS 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
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 8
The latest volume of this free online journal contains articles of interest to rhododendron
aficionados. Read about new satsuki azalea hybrids, the Pukeiti NZ vireya collection, rhododendron gardens in Iceland,
and maddenia rhododendrons at Logan Botanic Garden in Scotland. These articles are deemed
to have broad reader appeal.
Index of current and past RI issues.
2025 Rhododendron of the Year Awards
The ARS proudly announces its Rhododendron of the Year (ROY) selections for 2025. With excellent foliage and plant habit,
beautiful flowers, and disease and pest resistance, the ROY selections are highly recommended for utilization in your landscape.