Rhododendron ( Alda Lea Belgian Indian Azalea )
The Belgian Indian azaleas are the final result of crosses between several dissimilar mintage , including R. simsii , R. mucronatum , and R. indicum . They were originally bred as greenhouse forcing plants . humble , heavyset , shaggy-coated , evergreen azalea with plushy , glossy , dark unripe leaves , 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inches long . flower are borne profusely in big , showy truss from late wintertime to early outpouring ....