Azalea plant

Abstract

There is disclosed an azalea plant having flower and growth habit similarity to a known variety Azalea kaempferi "Fedora" an unpatented variety, and foliage characteristics of a Kurume Azalea Hinodegiri, also an unpatented variety, distinguished however by the abundant flowers of purplish pink color with a pronounced white stripe on the reverse of each petal extending from the base at the center thereof to the extremity, the glossy, dark green foliage which is retained well in winter, and the upright habit of growth which makes it stand out among other low growing varieties.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of azalea plant, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of purplish pink flowers borne in abundance in irregular rounded clusters on strong stems, the reverse of each flower petal having a nearly white stripe extending from the base at the center thereof, the evergreen, glossy dark green foliage retained well in winter, and the tall upright habit.