| Azalea | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rhododendron 'Hinodegiri'
|
||||||||||||||
| Scientific classification | ||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||
| Species | ||||||||||||||
|
see text Source: The Rhododendron page, and some research. Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. The flowering plants or angiosperms ( Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta) are the most widespread group Magnoliopsida is the Botanical name for a class of Flowering plants By definition the class will include the family Magnoliaceae, but its The Ericales are a large and diverse order of Dicotyledons including for example Tea, Persimmon, Blueberry, Brazil nut, and The Plant family Ericaceae (also called the heath family or ericaceous plants) are mostly lime -hating ( Calcifuge) Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, "rose" and dendron, "tree" is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rhododendron subgenus Pentanthera is a subgenus of the genus Rhododendron. Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, "rose" and dendron, "tree" is a genus of flowering plants in the family |
Azaleas are flowering shrubs making up part of the genus Rhododendron. A shrub or Bush is a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category of Woody plant, distinguished from a Tree Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, "rose" and dendron, "tree" is a genus of flowering plants in the family Originally azaleas were classed as a different genus of plant, but now they are recognised as two of the eight sub-genera of rhododendrons - subgenus Pentanthera (deciduous), and subgenus Titsushi (evergreen). Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. Rhododendron subgenus Pentanthera is a subgenus of the genus Rhododendron.
Contents |
Differences
One major difference between azaleas and the rest of the rhododendron genus is their size. Another is their flower growth; rhododendrons grow their flowers in stripers, while most azaleas have terminal blooms (one flower per flower stem). A flower, also known as a bloom or Blossom, is the reproductive structure found in Flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also A stem is one of two main structural axes of a Vascular plant. However, they have so many stems that during the flowering season they are a solid mass of colour. Azaleas are recognised by these flowers blooming all at once, in a showy display for a month or two in spring. Spring is one of the four Temperate Seasons Spring marks the transition from Winter into Summer. The exception to this rule is a small group of azaleas which grow their flowers in tight terminal clusters.
The Satsuki azalea group, derived from Rhododendron indicum and related species, are very popular. Satsuki azalea is a Cultivar Group of Azaleas extensively cultivated by the Japanese The group is derived from Rhododendron indicum
A traditional alcoholic beverage made from azalea blossoms, called Tugyonju (literally "azalea wine"), is produced in Korea. Korean culture has a great variety of traditional alcoholic beverages most of which are called by the Sino-Korean term ju ( Hangul: 주 [1]
Cultivation
Plant enthusiasts have created azaleas for hundreds of years. This human genetic modification has produced over 10,000 different cultivars which are propagated by cuttings. A cultivar is a cultivated Plant that has been selected and given a unique name because of its decorative or useful characteristics it is usually distinct from similar Azalea seeds can also be collected and germinated. A seed (in some plants referred to as a kernel) is a small embryonic Plant enclosed in a covering called the seed coat usually with some stored Germination is the process whereby growth emerges from a period of dormancy
Azaleas grow best in well-drained soil or in plant pots in a cool, shady position. They are easily damaged by excessive soil moisture and grow best in acidic soil (4. 5 - 6. 0 pH)[2]. Fertilizer is optional, although some species do need regular pruning. Fertilizers ( also spelt fertiliser are chemical compounds given to Plants to promote growth they are usually applied either through the soil for uptake by plant For other uses of the term "Pruning" see Pruning (disambiguation.
Several commercial nurseries in Semmes, Alabama, a suburb of Mobile, are major national suppliers of azaleas in the U. For other uses see Semmes (disambiguation. Semmes ('semz' is an unincorporated community and a suburb of Mobile, S.
Azalea festivals
Many cities in the United States have festivals in the spring celebrating the blooms of the azalea, including Wilmington, North Carolina[3]; Norfolk, Virginia[4]; Valdosta, Georgia[5]; Palatka, Florida[6]; Pickens, South Carolina[7]; Muskogee, Oklahoma[8]; South Gate, California[9]; Mobile, Alabama; and Dothan, Alabama[10]. Wilmington is a city in and the County seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. Norfolk is an Independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States Valdosta is the County seat of Lowndes County Georgia, United States. Palatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10033 at the 2000 census Pickens, formerly called Pickens Courthouse is a town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. Muskogee is a City in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. South Gate is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Dothan is a city located in the southeastern corner of the US Tyler, Texas features an eight mile azalea trail in the spring that has been featured in several magazines. Tyler is a city in and the County seat of Smith County, Texas in the United States. [11]
Japan
Motoyama, Kochi also has a flower festival in which the blooming of Tsutsuji is celebrated and Tatebayashi, Gunma is famous for its Azalea Hill Park, Tsutsuji-ga-oka. is a town located in Nagaoka District, Kōchi, Japan. History Since the Meiji Restoration, what is now called is a city located in Gunma, Japan. As of 2007, the city has an estimated Population of 80629 and the density of 1322
See also
References
- ^ Korean tradition
- ^ Clemson University Factsheet
- ^ North Carolina Azalea Festival Website
- ^ Norfolk, Virginia, Azalea Festival Website
- ^ Valdosta, Georgia, Azalea Festival Website
- ^ Palatka, Florida, Azalea Festival Website
- ^ Pickens, South Carolina, Azalea Festival Website
- ^ Muskogee, Oklahoma, Azalea Festival Website
- ^ South Gate, California, Azalea Festival Website
- ^ Dothan, Alabama, Azalea Festival Website
- ^ Tyler, Texas, Azalea Trail Homepage
External links
- Azalea Society of America
- Azalea Collection of the U.S. National Arboretum
- American Rhododendron Society
- Rhododendron Society of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Rhododendron Society of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Rhododendron Society of Niagara, Ontario, Canada
- America in Bloom
- Canadian Communities in Bloom
Dictionary
azalea
-noun
Azalea
-proper noun
- (botany) A botanical name at the rank of genus. Circumscription of the genus will vary with taxonomic viewpoint.
Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic