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.
October's Top Picks
Rhododendron Melrose Flash
Rhododendron Melrose Flash is a beautiful bi coloured rhodo of pink, white and yellow Stunning foliage that is wider than it is tall. Will grow to 1.5m Flowers in November
Rhododendron Purple Splendour
Rhododendron Purple Splendour flower is broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, very deep purple with a large black blotch Height 1.5m Flowering in November
Rhododendron Anah Kruschke
Rhododendron Anah Kruschke has lovely shiny foliage and an upright vigorous habit. Violet pink flowers have a dark red eye on the upper dorsal lobe. Anah Kruschke is best grown in full sun and acidic well drained soil. Heat and sun tolerant, it is also hardy to heavy frosts in winter. Height 1.5m Flowers in November
Rhododendron Van Dec
Rhododendron Van Dec has large pastel pink flowers in a well formed truss show themselves to the utmost. Vigorous growth makes it look like it gets huge but it stays pleasantly under control. Always a fabulous display. Height 2m Flowering in October
Around the Nursery
Rhodo Walk
Did you know at Rhodo Direct we have a gorgeous display garden that is open to the public?
October's Growing Guide
Treating Bud Blast.
Bud blast is a common fungal disease in rhododendrons that primarily targets the flower buds, preventing them from blooming. Affected buds may turn brown, black, or silvery grey, depending on the variety, and will eventually dry out, but they remain attached to the plant, becoming unsightly. Over time, these buds develop small black fungal bristles (setae) that cover them, which is one of the tell-tale signs of bud blast.
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
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