Ernest H. Wilson and the Arrival of Kurume Azaleas

Ernest Henry Wilson

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. On April 24, 1919, Ernest H. Wilson received a shipment of Kurume azaleas from Japan at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Oh, Azaeleas! These delicate blossoms, with their vibrant hues and fragrant…

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