Rhododendron Stamfordianum by Louis Van Houtte Art Print
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A rounded cluster of vivid rosy-pink flowers fills this botanical illustration of Stamfordianum Rhododendron from Louis Van Houtte's horticultural publication. Dark, densely spotted throats give the blossoms dramatic depth, while slender pale stamens tipped with gold stand out against the richly colored petals. Long green leaves with strongly defined veins spread beneath the flowers, balancing the exuberant bloom with a graceful leafy base.
Published in Volume 14 of The Flowers in the Greenhouses and Gardens of Europe in 1861, the illustration portrays a variety historically described as rosy scarlet and early blooming. Its saturated floral color makes a lively focal point for a garden-inspired sitting room or a collection of antique botanical prints.
The name Rhododendron combines the Greek words rhodon, meaning rose, and dendron, meaning tree. The genus belongs to the heath family, alongside heathers, blueberries, and mountain laurels. Its fibrous-rooted plants are associated with acidic, well-drained soils, and many cultivated rhododendrons have Asian ancestry, including species from the Himalayan region, western China, northern India, Burma, and Assam.
This archival quality reproduction highlights the richly shaded petals, spotted flower throats, and intricate foliage. Available as a premium-quality archival art print by Brandywine General Store.
Catalog – Botanical Art Print #71
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