Good Doer Rhododendrons

The Gable Rhododendrons

Joseph P. Gable, a hybridizer in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, raised seedlings on his farm from the late 1920's until his death in 1972. Joe Gable was instrumental in establishing the American Rhododendron Society, and is considered a pioneer in hybridizing since he pushed the limit on developing hardiness in rhododendron hybrids. The Gable Rhododendrons are noted for their rugged hardiness.


Disca A huge Blush White with 4 to 5-inch flowers	Cadis A hardy pale pink with a great plant habit	County of York A Good white with unusual foliage

Some other Great Gable Rhododendrons

Atroflo - Rose Red with Attractive Indumented Leaves
David Gable - Early Bright Pink
Marybelle - Ruffled Salmon Pink Fading to Buff Yellow
Mount Sigah - Pale Pink with Salmon Undertones
Robert Allison - Pale Pink, similar to Cadis
Albert Close - Late Pink with Prominent Blotch

Rhododendrons Developed by Guy Nearing

One of Joe Gable's associates, Guy Nearing, also produced some excellent rhododendron hybrids. Although Nearing lived in New Jersey, he and Gable shared much through correspondence over many years. Here are some of my favorite Nearing hybrids including some excellent Elepidote hybrids. Elepidote Rhododendrons are usually semi-dwarf with small aromatic leaves. They remind one of something intermediate between the standard rhododendron and an evergreen azalea.

Mary Flemming - Yellow with Pink Blush, Elepidote
Windbeam - Pale Pink, Elepidote
Rochelle - Bright Pink, Standard Rhododendron

Reliable Rhododendrons for the Middle Atlantic Region

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