Kurume
The Kurume Azalea is a brand name of the Kirishima azalea ( Rhododendron Obtusum Group) and is called for the cultivars bred in Kurume City. Kurume azaleas are said to have originated in about 1840.There are a mix of parental species R. kiusianum , R. kaempferi and R. sataense.
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Azalea 'Aladdin'
Evergreen shrub; intense geranium red flower fading to salmon. Leaves turn reddish colour in winterFlower Colour: Geranium-red fading to salmonFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume)..
Azalea 'Apple Blossom (Wilson\'s 9)'
Pale pink with white throat ,hose in hose; from Japan in 1918.Flower Colour: Pale pink with white throat ,hose in hoseFlowering Time: April-early May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 0.00 metres / 0 feet 0 inchesParentage : Hardiness : Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume Wilson)..
Azalea 'Blaauw\'s Pink'
Japanese evergreen, dense shrub. Soft pink, hose in hose. Best in an open situation. Leaves turn reddish colour in autumnFlower Colour: Soft pink, doubleFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : -Hardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume)..
Azalea 'Christmas Cheer (Wilson\'s 36)'
Dark red, hose in hoseFlower Colour: Dark redFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 0.60 metres / 1 feet 11 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15°C (5°F) Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Damaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and growth.Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume Wilson)..
Azalea 'Colyer FCC'
Large cyclamen purple flower with a spotted red throat.Flower Colour: Cyclamen purple, darker eyeFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK but need some protection...
Azalea 'Etna'
Funnel shaped bright red flowers. Compact dwarf with small leaves, intro around 1918, Will tolerate sun.Flower Colour: Bright redFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume)..
Azalea 'Greenway'
PinkFlower Colour: PinkFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : KurumeHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume)..
Azalea 'Hana Asobi (Wilson\'s 50)'
Japanese evergreen,dense shrub, Strong single purplish pink flowers obscure foliage; branches are carried in layers. Best in an open situation.Flower Colour: Purplish pinkFlowering Time: early May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK ..
Azalea 'Hatsu Giri'
Bright reddish purple, pink spotting in thoat. Compact dwarf with small leaves, intro around 1918, Will tolerate sun.Flower Colour: Bright reddish purpleFlowering Time: April Scented: No Ultimate Height : 0.60 metres / 1 feet 11 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK but need some protect..
Azalea 'Hinomayo'
Legend says this plant came from the Emperor's Garden. Pretty, delicate- pink flowers entirely covering the plant. Has bushy growth. Perhaps the most popular Japanese azalea in the UK.Flower Colour: Soft clear pinkFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Obtusum GrpHardiness : -15°C (5°F) Hardy i..
Azalea 'Kirin (Wilson\'s No 22)'
Low growing evergreen shrub, covered in soft, pale pink hose-in-hose flowers. Prefers well-drained acid soil and flowers better in an open site.Flower Colour: Soft pink, hose-in-hoseFlowering Time: April-May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume Wilson)..
Azalea 'Kiritsubo (Wilson\'s 24)'
Small single rosy mauve flowers on a low compact plant.Flower Colour: Rosy mauveFlowering Time: Late April Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK but need some protection...
Azalea 'Kure no Yuki (Wilson\'s 2)'
Compact dwarf with small leaves. Freely bears trusses of 2 or 3 white, hose in hose flowers; introduced by E.H.Wilson from Japan in 1918,Flower Colour: White doubleFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : obtusum f. japonicumHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group :..
Azalea 'Little Beauty'
Evergreen,low growing dense shrub, Purplish red, hose in hose flowers. Best in an open situation.Flower Colour: Deep roseFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Amoenum x FavoriteHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume)..
Azalea 'Mother\'s Day'
Evergreen,low growing dense shrub, Semi double red flowers Best in an open situation.Flower Colour: Red, semi doubleFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Prof. Wolters x Hinode GiriHardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume)..
Azalea 'Nanki Poo'
Deep claret pink Named after the The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan Foliage turns reddish in winterFlower Colour: Deep claret pinkFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.50 metres / 4 feet 11 inchesParentage : Kirishima x MalvaticaHardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK but need some protection...
Azalea 'Oi-no-mezame (Wilson\'s 26)'
Small single pink flowers on a compact plantFlower Colour: Small single pinkFlowering Time: early May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK but need some protection...
Azalea 'Saotome (Wilson\'s No 21)'
Light peach pink, hose in hose, simular to Azuma Kagami (Wilson's 16)Flower Colour: Peach pinkFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 2.00 metres / 6 feet 6 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -18°C (0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK.Group : Azaleas - Evergreen (Kurume Wilson)..
Azalea 'Suga no ito (Wilson\'s 31)'
Soft lilac pink single flower on a compact plantFlower Colour: Soft lilac pinkFlowering Time: early May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK but need some protection...
Azalea 'Surprise'
Japanese evergreen,dense shrub intro. 1939, Light orange and white flowers Best in an open situation. Foliage turns reddish in winterFlower Colour: Orange and whiteFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15°C (5°F) Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Damaged in severest winters. O..
Azalea 'Tsuta Momiji (Wilson\'s 33)'
Bright red, single on a low compact plant (AM1952)Flower Colour: Bright redFlowering Time: early May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK but need some protection...
Azalea 'Ward\'s Ruby'
Strong red. One of the best reds, but less hardy than most Kurumes. Similar to Hinode Giri but more prostrate.Flower Colour: Strong redFlowering Time: May Scented: No Ultimate Height : 1.00 metres / 3 feet 3 inchesParentage : Hardiness : -15°C (5°F) Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Damaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and gr..
