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The Making of our 2026 Collection

It’s Time! Step Behind the Scenes as We Prepare Our 2026 Rhododendron Collection

From tiny cuttings to strong, mature 6L plants, each rhododendron follows a four-year journey through careful potting, pruning, and nurturing here in West Melton. This year we have 10 new varieties to our RhodoDirect Collection, with another 400 varieties of Rhododendron now available with the release of our 2026 Collection. Follow our journey as we prepare for our 2026 Collection in our latest blog. 🌸

Nurturing Beautiful Rhododendrons for Your Garden

Hi, I’m Lisa, and Rhododendrons are my passion. At RhodoDirect, our West Melton nursery is open to the public, offering the chance to explore our beautiful display garden and shop a wide variety of rhododendrons and azaleas. For over 20 years, we’ve been proudly supplying gardeners across New Zealand with top-quality plants to brighten their gardens.

Spotlight | Early-Flowering Rhododendrons

Early flowering rhododendrons bring the garden to life just as winter fades—offering a vibrant mix of colour, structure, and reliable performance, and when thoughtfully paired with mid and late-season varieties, can help stagger bloom times and extend your garden’s flowering display well into spring.

April in the Garden

The rhododendrons are thriving—even if they’re a little confused by the season! Some are surprising us with early blooms, a first for this time of year, while a few leaves are starting to change colour and even the odd patch of powdery mildew has made an early appearance. If your rhodos are doing the same at home, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know—what’s normal, and what to keep an eye on.

Dwarf Rhododendrons

Think you need a big garden to enjoy rhododendrons? Think again. Today’s dwarf varieties are bred for modern living—compact, easy-care, and perfect for smaller gardens, courtyards, and even containers, without compromising on those lush evergreen leaves and vibrant seasonal blooms.

Pink and white rhododendron bushes in bloom beside a wet wooden deck, with a gravel path and raised garden beds in the background—a perfect feature for the Rhodo Direct home page.

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