Rhododendron x alterclerense ‘Regalis’
Presumably a cultivar of Rhododendron x alterclerense Lindl., but I have found no specific description of this azalea.
Horticultural & Botanical History
This plant is almost certainly one of the early Highclere hybrids known collectively as Rhododendron x alterclerense Lindl., which see for further information. Azalea hybridae altaclerensae regalis is listed in the 1836 Loddiges’ Nursery catalogue, a copy of which is held at Camden Park [CPA]. It is not listed in the 1830 edition.
History at Camden Park
Desideratum to Loddiges’ Nursery on 16th April 1846 [MP A2933-1, p.147]. I have found no other record of this plant. Macarthur had mixed fortunes with plants received from Loddiges’ and elsewhere at this time and many were dead on arrival. Some of these are listed in a subsequent letter but it is possible that others arrived alive and were planted in the gardens although never listed in the catalogues.
Notes
Published Jun 18, 2009 - 01:07 PM | Last updated Sep 09, 2011 - 02:09 PM
| Family | Ericaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
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| Common Name | Azalea, Highclere hybrids |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Azalea regalis
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| Confidence level | high |