Gardens - Rhododendrons
The Rhododendron collection at Ardkinglas
was begun in the 1920's aided by the new varieties made available
by the intrepid plant-hunters of that time.
Hybrids created by the Garden owners and contacts with other Rhododendron breeders
and collectors meant that the range of species and varieties represented at
Ardkinglas continued to increase throughout the twentieth century. The conservation
and expansion of the collection continues today.
The growing conditions within the Garden, sandy loam soils, shelter and ample rainfall,
match perfectly the requirements of many members of the Rhododendron family. Consequently,
mature specimens of many species and hybrids including Rhododendron Augustinii and Rhododendron
'Polar Bear' are to be found at Ardkinglas.
