Rhododendron indicum Sweet var. incomparable

Azalea incomparabilis, probably synonymous with Incomparable, was described as ‘a rosy-pink.  Flower large and showy.  Second-rate.’  [FC p.138/1848].

Horticultural & Botanical History

For more information on Indica Azaleas see Rhododendron indicum Sweet.

History at Camden Park

Listed only in the 1857 catalogue [T.90/1857].

Notes

Published Jun 04, 2009 - 03:19 PM | Last updated Jul 18, 2010 - 12:57 PM


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

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

Synonyms
Common Name

Indica Azalea

Name in the Camden Park Record

Azalea Indica Incomparable 

Confidence level high