Exbury Azalea

Rhododendron sanctum var. lasiogynum

  • Exbury Azalea
  • Exbury Azalea
  • Exbury Azalea
  • Exbury Azalea
  • Flower name
    Exbury Azalea
  • Scientific name
    Rhododendron sanctum var. lasiogynum
  • AliasRhododendron sanctum, Exbury Azalea
  • Place of originhorticultural variety
  • Place of floweringGarden, Potted flower
  • Flowering seasonApril, May, June

What is Exbury Azalea

Exbury Azalea (Scientific name: Rhododendron sanctum var. Lasiogynum) is a horticultural variety,and is a cold-tolerant deciduous shrub of the azalea family Azalea. A horticultural hybrid bred at Exbury Garden in the UK. It is strong in cold regions such as Hokkaido. In the spring, the panicles extend from the axillary to make three to seven funnel-shaped flowers. Flower colors include vermilion, yellow, red, white, and pink.

Generic name: Exbury Azalea, scientific name: Rhododendron sanctum var. Lasiogynum,tree height: 1.5-2 m, flowering period: April- June, use: garden plant, potted plant.


  • Order
    Ericales
  • Family
    Ericaceae
  • Genus
    Rhododendron
  • Species
    R. sanctum var. Lasiogynum
  • Type of flower
    Radial symmetrical flower
  • Array of flower
    Cone / Compound inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Funnel/trumpet shaped
  • Leaf type
    Oval
  • Edge of the leaf
    Entire
  • Life typecold-tolerant deciduous shrub
  • Flower colorsRed Pink Orange Yellow
  • Colors of the leavesRed Green Yellow
  • Fruit color
  • Height50.0 ~ 150.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower5.0 ~ 7.0 cm

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