Rhododendron ‘Russelianum’ Sweet
A hybrid of Rhododendron catawbiense Michx. Russelliana is a form with bright rose-coloured flowers. [PD]. This plant is still available.
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced in 1829. [PD]. BFG Ser. II. t.9/1829.
History at Camden Park
Desideratum to Loddiges’ nursery on 16th April 1846 [MP A2933-1, p.147].
Notes
Published Jun 19, 2009 - 05:16 PM | Last updated Sep 06, 2011 - 04:57 PM
| Family | Ericaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably England |
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| Common Name | Cornish Red |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Rhododendron Russelliana
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| Confidence level | high |