Rhododendron indicum ‘Triumphans’
Probably a cultivar of Rhododendron indicum Sweet. An Indian Azalea of this name was offered for sale in The Gardeners Chronicle by William Barnes of Camberwell in 1860. [Gard. Chron. 1860]. This was possibly Smith’s ‘Triumphans’, described as a ‘fine rose, upper part crimson and spotted, fine formed flower.’ Presumably raised by Mr. Smith of Norbiton, breeder of many fine azaleas. [FC p.166/1839].
Horticultural & Botanical History
For more information on Indica Azaleas see Rhododendron indicum Sweet.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [T.119/1845]. Desideratum to Loddiges’ Nursery, 13th February, 1848 [MP A2933-1, p.172]. It seems likely that triumphans was received as it is not amongst those notated ‘died’.
Notes
It is possible that Macarthur’s Azalea Indica triumphans is a variety or hybrid of Rhododendron calendulaceum. See Rhododendron calendulaceum (Michx.) Torr. var. Lee’s ‘Triumphans’ for further details.
Published Jun 07, 2009 - 09:55 AM | Last updated Sep 12, 2011 - 02:34 PM
| Family | Ericaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms |
Azalea triumphans Hort. |
| Common Name | Indica Azalea |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Azalea Indica triumphans |
| Confidence level | high |