Rhododendron ( Salmon Bells Kurume Azalea )
The Kurume intercrossed azaleas of Japan owe their parentage to several species of mountain azalea , predominantly R. sataense with R. kiusianum . Formerly , the Kurume hybrid were grouped under R. obtusum , but advanced horticulturists now consider R. obtusum a crossbreed and not a separate species . ‘ Salmon Bells ’ is a sport of ‘ Coral Bells . ’ Dense , upright , evergreen plant shrub with minuscule , 1 1/4 inch long , elliptic , glossy , olive green leaves ....