Rhododendron ( Illustre Kurume Azalea )

The Kurume hybrid azaleas of Japan owe their parentage to several species of mountain azaleas, predominantly R. sataense with R. kiusianum. Formerly, the Kurume hybrids were grouped under R. obtusum, but modern horticulturists now consider R. obtusum a hybrid and […]

Rhododendron ( Ilam Martie Ilam Hybrid Azalea )

The Ilam azaleas are hybrids developed in New Zealand from crosses between R. molle, R. calendulaceum, and R. viscosum. Upright, deciduous shrub that is cold hardy from -10 to -20 degrees F. Leaves are elliptic to oblong, 2 to 6 […]

Rhododendron ( Ilam Jasper Ilam Hybrid Azalea )

The Ilam azaleas are hybrids developed in New Zealand from crosses between R. molle, R. calendulaceum, and R. viscosum. Upright, deciduous shrub that is cold hardy from -10 to -20 degrees F. Leaves are elliptic to oblong, 2 to 6 […]