Rhododendron indicum Sweet var. danielssii amabilis
I have found no specific reference or description for this plant. It is possibly the Ghent [Gandavense] hybrid ‘Amabilis’, with pink and cream flowers with an orange flare. [RHSD]. However, this identification is unlikely as Azalea hybridae-belgicae amabilis is listed in the 1836 edition of the Loddiges’ Nursery catalogue, a copy of which is held at Camden Park. Macarthur is unlikely to have included this amabilis among his indica azaleas.
Horticultural & Botanical History
For more information on Indica Azaleas see Rhododendron indicum Sweet.
History at Camden Park
Listed only in the 1857 catalogue [T.97/1857]. Amabilis was included among desiderata to Loddiges’ Nursery on 16th April 1846 [MP A2933-1, p.147], although there is no record of it being received. This is likely to be Azalea hybridae-belgicae amabilis.
Notes
Published Jun 04, 2009 - 05:34 AM | Last updated Jul 18, 2010 - 02:56 AM
| Family | Ericaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | China or Japan. This variety of garden origin, possibly Belgium |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Indica Azalea |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Azalea Indica Daniellsii amabilis |
| Confidence level | low |