NZ's Leading Rhododendron Specialist

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.

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Baubles in Bloom

Discover festive cheer with Baubles in Bloom! Each bauble showcases a vibrant rhododendron, bringing seasonal colour and beauty to your garden. 🌸🎄

1. Impi

Rhododendron Impi is a very late flowering rhododendron that is deepest burgundy/black red. Hieght 1.2m. Flowering in the RhodoDirect gardens from December until January

2. Red Jack

Rhododendron Red Jack An attractive ruby red flower on a fantastic foliage shrub. A good solid hardy hybrid. Height 1.8m Flowering October

3. Silver Edge

Rhododendron Silver Edge Silver edge is a stand out in the garden with or without its flowers. Dark green skinny leaves have a white streak on them making them quite a unique. Silver Edge has a pale lilac blue flower and is very tough for difficult growing conditions. Height 2m Flowers in November

4. Purple Lace

Rhododendron Purple Lace flowers are frilly and fringed deep purple red in well formed full trusses on a nice bushy plant Height 2m Flowering in November

5. Christmas Cheer

Rhododendron Christmas Cheer is well known as one of the first rhododendrons to flower in spring. Masses of deep pink buds open to very pale pink flowers, flushed with mid pink outer margins. Deserves a sheltered spot from the frost. Height 1.2m Flowering time July/August

6. Jingle Bells

Rhododendron Jingle Bells is a compact shrub with loose trusses of pendant-shaped flowers, starting red and opening to apricot. It thrives with regular fertiliser to maintain vibrant leaves. Grows to 1m and blooms in October.

7. Ed Hillary

The Ed Hillary Rhododendron, with its captivating foliage and cream flowers, is a compact plant ideal for shaded areas, standing 1.2 meters tall.

8. Rainbow

Rhododendron Rainbow has white flowers edged deep pink are striking. A large plant making a real show. Dark matt green foliage on a bushy vigorous plant. Height 2m Flowering in October

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Around the Nursery

Rhodo Walk

Did you know at Rhodo Direct we have a gorgeous display garden that is open to the public?

A large deciduous azalea shrub with clusters of white and pink flowers, surrounded by lush green leaves, features prominently in the garden setting.
Explore a serene garden with blooming purple and white flowers, verdant green shrubs, and majestic trees standing proudly under a clear blue sky—a picturesque scene reminiscent of Rachel's curated landscapes for Rhodo Direct.
Rachel's garden showcases pink and white rhododendron flowers, a charming pathway, and elegant potted plants in the background. Perfect for Rhodo Direct enthusiasts!
A variety of flowering plants in pots under a wooden pergola create a stunning display at the garden center, reminiscent of the lush selections you'd find on Rhodo Direct's Home Page.
Potted pink and white flowering plants from Rhodo Direct create a charming display on a pallet in an outdoor garden center, perfect for brightening up any home page.
Rhodo Direct's nursery showcases vibrant pink and white flowering plants in pots, all elegantly arranged under a wooden pergola, perfect for inspiration on your home page.
A vibrant garden with various colorful flowering shrubs and a narrow path under a clear blue sky, reminiscent of a scene from Rhodo Direct's stunning Home Page.

Pruning Time!

Rhododendrons can be pruned easily and very effectively.  You can prune young plants and old plants to create a better shape.  And the great news is, there are no prickles!!

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Customer Reviews

I found you to be so helpful. You really were! It is not often that people call and answer questions and spend the extra effort in helping others obtain just what they are looking for. You certainly were clear, communicated well about delivery times, and above all helpful in every way.

~ Annie

Your plants are the best rhodos I have seen for a VERY long time, and represent very good value for money

~ Ross

We have been delighted to receive two consignments from you in the past month, each of 6 rhododendrons. In both instances, your plants have travelled 538 km totally reliably within two days - arriving still moist, with foliage gratifyingly undamaged and just begging to be let out of their cartons to start new lives.   Thank you for the considerable time you spend ensuring that your rhodos reach us in such pristine condition

~ Jo & Richard

We are 1st-time customers. We want to thank your staff who we dealt with in our recent purchase. They arrived today in great condition and so quickly delivered to our door.

~ Dawn & Dave

Thank you so much for the advice in your newsletter- very timely as I was asking myself all those questions about fertilising and pruning.  It's great to be reminded in the season too.

~ Briar

Your information and help were great, nothing was a problem and the extra lengths that you went to oblige us was fantastic. We have no hesitation in recommending Rhodo Direct to anyone wanting that special Rhodo.

~ Brenda & Willy

Behind the Scenes

It's a Wrap on 2024!

What a year it’s been! From our rhodo road trip to starting propagation, 2024 has been full of growth. We've added 400+ varieties to our collection, expanded our space, and sent rhododendrons nationwide. A huge thank you to everyone who visited or ordered—your support means the world. Merry Christmas and see you in the new year!

Warmest wishes,
Lisa & Steve

A woman stands smiling in front of decorated wooden plants and greenery under a pergola, getting into the Christmas spirit.
Doing the finshing cuts to create the christmas decorations.
Positioning the finsished art in the nursery.
The pallet garden art is well underway.
A toy elf perches on a stack of plant tags at the Rhodo Direct garden center, with mulch and gardening tools creating a vibrant backdrop, reminiscent of discovering delightful treasures on a home page.
A toy elf in a red outfit sits next to a small plant in a pot labeled "Rainbow," with soil and an orange container nearby, bringing a touch of home to any setting.
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