Rhododendron calendulaceum ‘Aurantiaca Variegata’

Probably a cultivar of Rhododendron calendulaceum (Michx.) Torr. and treated as such here.  Azalea aurantiaca Dietr. is a synonym of Rhododendron calendulaceum and this may be a form, possibly naturally occurring, with variegated flowers or leaves.  

Horticultural & Botanical History

According to The Gardeners Chronicle of 1849, azaleas considered hardy in England included ‘Aurantica maxima’.  [Gard. Chron. 1849].  Knight and Perry introduced an azalea called ‘Aurantica Superba’, synonym ‘Aurantica Splendida’, before 1845.  It had vivid red flowers.  These are probably all forms of Rhododendron calendulaceum. A variegated form does not seem to have been recorded.  [Galle].

History at Camden Park

Listed only in an addendum to the 1857 catalogue [A.2/1857].

Notes

Published Jun 08, 2009 - 01:16 PM | Last updated Sep 11, 2011 - 04:37 PM

More details about Rhododendron calendulaceum ‘Aurantiaca Variegata’
Family Ericaceae
Category
Region of origin

Eastern USA
Synonyms
  • Azalea aurantiaca Dietr. variegata

 
Common Name

Flame azalea
Name in the Camden Park Record

Azalea aurantica variegata 
Confidence level medium