Rhododendron ( Terukimi Kurume Azalea )
The Kurume hybrid azaleas of Japan owe their parentage to several species of mint azaleas , predominantly R. sataense with R. kiusianum . Formerly , the Kurume hybrids were grouped under R. obtusum , but modern horticulturist now consider R. obtusum a loan-blend and not a freestanding coinage . Dense , upright , evergreen shrub with little , 1 1/4 inch long , elliptical , glistening , olive green leaves ....