Rhododendron minus var. minus explained

Rhododendron minus var. minus, the Carolina azalea or Carolina rhododendron, is a rhododendron species native to the mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,^[1] and Northeast Georgia. It is commonly known as Rhododendron carolinianum in the horticultural trade.^[2]

Cultivation

Cultivars include 'Album', 'Carolina Gold', 'Luteum' and 'White Perfection'. R. caroliniaum was crossed with Rhododendron dauricum to create the PJM hybrids.

Bibliography

• The Plant List: Rhododendron carolinianum
  • North Carolina State University: Rhododendron carolinianum
• Alfred Rehder. RHODODENDRON CAROLINIANUM, A NEW RHODODENDRON FROM NORTH CAROLINA. Rhodora, Vol. 14, No. 162 (June, 1912), pp. 97–102

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rhododendron carolinianum. Mark H. . Brand . 1997–2015 . Plant Database . .
2. Web site: Rhododendron carolinianum Rehder: a case study in the process of implementing plant name changes . Dennis . Collins . American Public Gardens Association . June 2006.