![]() | Lake Habbema R. gardenia X ((R. konori var. phaeopeplum x R. viriosum) x R. zoelleri) Fascinating dark green, almost blackish, scaly foliage framing ivory white, fragrant flowers. Said to be pink under some conditions but we have only seen white with a bit of pink blush. |
![]() | Larissa Cameo Spice X Rob's Favorite Low, spreading habit with rounded leaves. Trusses have beautifully pure, clear pink flowers. |
![]() | Lemon Lovely R. retivenium X Oriana Solid, dense butter yellow flowers. Probably will grow to a medium-sized shrub. |
![]() | Leonore Francis (R. macgregoriae x R. aurigeranum) X Dr. Hermann Sleumer Vivid cherry red flower with a cream throat. About eighteen inches tall after a year in the garden. Definitely a stop and look twice flower! |
![]() | Liberty Bar R. viriosum X R. aurigeranum Intense red-orange corolla with a small strong yellow center. |
![]() | Little Bo Peep R. macgregoriae X R. anagalliflorum Small leaves, many, many clusters of small white bells with a pinkish throat. Very similar to Silver Thimbles but more upright and compact in form and probably more floriforus. Almost covered in trusses in our stock beds. |
![]() | Little Ginger R. stenophyllum X unknown Varicolored flowers, often starting yellow and ending a dark orange. Similar to Lucie Sorenson showing its R. stenophyllum heritage in its narrow leaves. |
![]() | Little Maria R. viriosum X St. Valentine Open, rounded bush to 3 ft. Charming bell shaped, deep red blossoms with 3-4 flowers per truss. Spreading growth habit well suited for baskets or as a choice shrub. Openness emphasizes the hanging red flowers giving an impression of a decorated tree. Often flowers 2-3 or more times per year. |
![]() | Little Pinkie (R. viriosum x R. macgregoriae) X R. loranthiflorum Wonderful ball-shaped truss of many flowers of a rich purplish-pink color. Grows as a small, dense shrub. |
![]() | Littlest Angel R. viriosum x R. pauciflorum A compact, low growing bearer of vivid red campanulate flowers. |
![]() | Lomac R. viriosum X R. macgregoriae Another compact, low growing bearer of vivid red flowers with a well-branched and attractive low-growing form. |
![]() | Love Me True R. konori X unknown Pure white corolla, faintly pink on the outside, fragrant and large flower, clearly favoring its R. konori parent. |
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Lucie Sorenson R. macgregoriae X R. bagobonum Tubular funnel-shaped orange flowers, 5-6 in a truss. Narrow but smaller elliptic leaves that complement the flowers beautifully. |
![]() | Lulu Unknown Nice, compact growth habit. Trusses are composed of soft orange flowers with a throat of rich yellow. Unlike some of the hot colors, Lulu has a relaxing color combination. Very heavy and frequent bloomer. |
![]() | Lyon King R. zoelleri X unknown Another of a small group of exuberant large-flowered R. zoelleri hybrids. See the bicolors in our starter list here. Originally hybridized at Lyon Arboretum in Honolulu years ago but, according to story, records were lost and details of its origins unknown. Also known as L000.4 |
![]() | Mae West probably R. konori Large, fragrant flowers of a rich, distinct pink with a small but intense yellow center. Large, dark green leaves on what looks to become a large plant. Branches well. One of earliest varieties from Neil Puddey in Australia. |
![]() | Maile (R. leucogigas x R. laetum) X R. javanicum Large, rich orange flowers and rich coppery new growth make this larger plant a garden star. Hybridized by Mitch Mitchell of Volcano. |
![]() | Maneau Ra R. konori X R. christianae Another example of the power of R. konori to produce large, striking and fragrant flowers. A wonderful combination of rich pink edge blushing to pale pink, ending with a strong yellow throat. |
![]() | Marshall Pierce Madison (Triumphans x R. javanicum) X R. leucogigas Strong growing shrub with an upright grown habit. Will be a large shrub or small tree. Trusses are spectacular and domed with large, strong pink flowers and ruffled edges. Spicy frangrance! |
![]() | Meadow Yellow R. laetum X Gardenia Odyssey Growth habit upright yet well branched. A dense trusss of 11-12 flowers in a glowing yellow. |
![]() | Miss Muffet Unknown Striking small, cherry pink flowers on a diminuative plant. |
![]() | Moonwood R. konori X (Pink Delight x R. jasminiflorum) About as wide as high with dark green leaves complemented by a heavy coating of brown scales on the new growth. Ivory tubular flared flowers with a bit of yellow in the throat. Very fragrant. Grows slowly for us, about a foot and a half height after a year. |
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Mount Pire R. laetum x R. javanicum Tall, with an open growth habit. Intense orange flowers of medium size in a compact truss. |