What is the appeal of the Rhododendron?

Is it the gorgeous collection of trumpet blooms that many of these fantastic shrubs herald? Or perhaps it is the rich leather like shiny leaves?

Last updated 14th November 2012

Farewell

Obituaries
Marice McGrath was Secretary to the Trust from May 2006 until July 2009. During her time as Secretary Marice made a significant contribution to the Trust and was a valued volunteer onwork days. Her happy demeanor is missed and we extend our deepest sympathy to her husband and family.

Gregor Yeates, B.Sc (Hons) Ph.D. D.ScThe Yeates family have been involved with Heritage Park for many years, and indeed it was Gregor's father, Dr John Yeates who was instrumental in the Park being established. It is withsadness we said farewell to Gregor earlier this month when he lost his battle with cancer.

CHAIRMAN'S ANNUAL REPORT 2012.

Excerpt from our minutes of AGM

"A major project this year is the public launching of our own Rhododendron "Sir Edmund Hillary", which we will be celebrating on our Annual meeting week-end.

My very special thanks to Sue Wagstaff, who has led this project for us; and to Rodney Wilson, who discovered the magic formula to enable this very reluctant plant tobe propagated commercially, and thus make this project possible."Jim Howard

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For those of us who have fallen in love with the "rhodo", Heritage Park is like a visual feast for the eyes.

Welcome to Heritage Park Rhododendron Charitable Trust, the former National Garden of the New Zealand Rhododendron Association.

Here in our Park you will find

comprehensive collection of New Zealand hybrid rhododendrons and azaleas, many bred at the Park
Species rhododendrons
A large trial area
A fine collection of trees and shrubs

We are particularly proud of the Rothschild (Exbury) Collection at Heritage Park one of the most extensive which we plan to extend.

Reflecting pool

For new and interesting rhodos you must visit our Trial Gardens-An area is set aside for trialing new accessions on behalf of the New Zealand Rhododendron Association.

We are open all year around. The best time to visit us is the peak flowering season from late September through to mid December. However anytime is a good time to visit our gardens.

You will find Heritage Park located just north of Kimbolton village. See Maps

The map is upside down. For new and interesting rhodos it´s the right way up !

From October until mid December the chalet will be open for tea/coffee. Admission charges - $7 adults, children free.

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