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.

Fresh Finds

Sun-Tolerant Rhododendrons & New Additions

This month, we're thrilled to showcase a stunning selection of rhododendrons, including timeless favourites, sun-tolerant and thrip-resistant varieties, and exciting new additions like Old Port and Medusa. Stock is moving quickly, and we’re constantly updating the website with fresh varieties. Be sure to shop online now to secure your favourites before they’re gone!

What's Coming Up?

We’ve had an action-packed month with the Trade Day behind us, and now we’re gearing up for the West Melton School Fete and the Selwyn Harvest Festival at the end of March. Come visit us at these events! 🌸

March Guide

Planting for Success

Ready to plant your rhododendrons this season? Our latest blog post dives into the best planting practices for rhododendrons, from choosing the right time to preparing the soil and avoiding common mistakes.

Behind the Scenes

Propagating Rhodos | Preserving the Past, Growing the Future

Curious about how we’re growing our beautiful rhododendrons this season? In our latest blog, we share the challenges and rewards of our propagation process, including how we’re preserving rare varieties for the future.

A person wearing a black shirt is carefully pinching leaves from a branch over a wooden table, likely propagating rhododendrons. Nearby, more branches and a small jar with liquid and a leaf are visible.
Person in a dark shirt uses pruning shears to cut a leaf stem on a wooden surface, perfect for propagating rhododendrons. A jar with liquid is nearby, ready to nurture new growth.
A person in a dark shirt is carefully using clippers to trim the stem of a green plant, possibly propagating new growth, on a wooden surface. Rhododendron leaves and a small jar sit nearby, enhancing the scene's natural charm.
Several small plants in a tray labeled "Maddy Bay 7.14.23" sit on a wooden surface with a lush green outdoor backdrop, showcasing the early stages of growing rhododendrons.

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

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.

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