Azalea, Guess the species

[Damian Bee]

I thought I would test out the Azalea nuts here (me being one of those) and see if any of you can name this variety. Im not trying to be a smarty pants, just provoking some research.

I know it is sometimes difficult with just pictures so here are some clues to warm you up......

It is not a Satsuki variety
It is supposed to flower in September, this is a flush
It is freely avaialable, at least in Vic NSW SA
It has a Japanese variety name

The prize is one of those medal things that you make for yourself out of cardboard.

May the best nut win

[aaron_tas]

kurume

[kcpoole]

Nice colouring in the leaves
I would have said Kurume as well but suspect you after something more than that. Unfortunately i am not good enough to give more
Ken

[Damian Bee]

you are both right but kc is correct by his feeling i am after more. i should have been more specific, i am after the variety

[EdwardH]

It looks like a Kirin Kurume.

If I win the cardboard medal thing can it be covered in gold glitter? This might be the closest I ever get to a podium finish!

[Damian Bee]

Nice try Ed, but no.

Hint # 5. Name starts with H and ends in i. This may turn into hangman.

H_ _ _ - _ _ _ _ i ____
I I
O I
I
I
I
I
____________

[Damian Bee]

Dammit, hangman didn't work

[Elias]

Hino De Giri or Hinode Giri...