Variety traits

Azalea flower color

Rhododendron simsii Planch.

The flower color of Rhododendron simsii is a key breeding criterion determined by the biosynthesis of anthocyanins and flavonoids through the regulation of specific gene expression, such as CHS and DFR.

In the reference 13 varieties crop Indica azalea, where this is mentioned in the description.

The color range of the species includes white, pink, red, crimson, purple, lilac, lavender, fuchsia, orange, and salmon-pink. The trait is described as qualitative and can manifest either in a solid-color variant or as multicolored combinations with margins, speckles, or blotches at the base of the petals.

The genetic potential for color can be limited by external conditions: for example, shade saturation can vary depending on the substrate pH level. If the pH deviates from the norm or if there is an excess of lime, color intensity may deteriorate, accompanied by physiological disorders in plant development.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower color.

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Varieties of Indica azalea mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Angelina

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Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Johan Van der Haegen, Hortibreed N.V.

4 records

Christine Matton

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Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Johan Van der Haegen, Hortibreed N.V.

4 records

Furious Fujiori

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Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Lammert Koning^^^Matthijs Cornelis Barendse

3 records

Theo

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Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Stahnke, Otto|Bromer Strasse 104, 38524 Sassenburg-Grussendorf, Federal Republic of Germany / Dettmer, Peter|Bromer Strasse 104, 38524 Sassenburg-Grussendorf, Federal Republic of Germany / Dettmer, Eleonore|Bromer Strasse 104, 38524 Sassenburg-Grussendo

3 records