With blushing pink flower trusses and leaves with a layer of attractive fuzz underneath, Rhododendron 'Ken Janeck' is a sensational shrub for Northwest gardens.
Read more »May 2018 Plant Profile: Rhododendron ‘Ken Janeck’
A glimpse into the past - a remarkable issue of the Arboretum Bulletin
By John A. Wott, Director Emeritus. Recently I was given a copy of the Arboretum Bulletin, Volume VIII , no. 4, Winter 1945, by Lyn Sauter, who was the first librarian for the collection of books that became the Miller Library.
Read more »Winter Wrap-Up: Certainly NOT Boring...
According to Cliff Mass, UW meteorologist, our past winter of 2012-2013 was the most "boring" on record. There were no major weather events such as wind storms, artic blasts, snowfalls in the lowlands or major flooding. This was indeed good news for the UWBG horticulture staff.
Read more »Rhododendrons in bloom – Everywhere!
Walking through the arboretum’s forested middle area, one is greeted with bursts of color on the hybrid Rhododendrons in our collection. Within this forest understory are many of the almost 1800 Rhododendron species and hybrids in the collection. Its cool and green and quiet on these forested paths, a lovely walk on any day, but this time of year the added beauty of the Rhody flowers is a seasonal treat.
Read more »Early Rhododendrons Blooming at the Washington Park Arboretum
The earliest Rhododendrons are featured cuttings on display in the Graham Visitors Center at the Arboretum.
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