Rhododendron indicum Sweet var. grenvillia

Probably synonymous with Azalea Grenvillia, described as ‘bright red, with darker blotch and spots.  Second-rate flower.’  [FC p.137/1848].

Horticultural & Botanical History

For more information on Indica Azaleas see Rhododendron indicum Sweet.

History at Camden Park

Listed only in the 1857 catalogue [T.93/1857].

Notes

Published Jun 04, 2009 - 03:32 PM | Last updated Jul 18, 2010 - 12:56 PM


More details about Rhododendron indicum Sweet var. grenvillia
Family Ericaceae
Category
Region of origin

China or Japan.  This variety of garden origin, probably England

Synonyms
Common Name

Indica Azalea

Name in the Camden Park Record

Azalea Indica Grevillea 

Confidence level high