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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Rhododendron indicum Sweet var. eximia

Azaleas considered hardy in England included ‘Eximia’.  [Gard. Chron. 1849].  Paxton’s Dictionary lists it as a good garden variety in later editions.  I have found no more detailed description.

Horticultural & Botanical History

For more information on Indica Azaleas see Rhododendron indicum Sweet.

History at Camden Park

Listed only in the 1857 catalogue [T.98/1857].  It may have been obtained from Loddiges’ Nursery as it was included among desiderata in a letter dated 16th April 1846. [MP A2933-1, p.147].

Notes

Published Jun 04, 2009 - 03:41 PM | Last updated Jul 18, 2010 - 12:56 PM

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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 eximia 
Confidence level medium