Rhododendron in bloom on the BPW #WW
The rhododendron was at their peak in the lower elevations of the Blue Ridge Parkway when we were there at the end of May. We had hoped to return, since this time but DH’s work schedule has not permitted us to do that.
Interestingly, I noticed last month our neighbors’ rhododendrons looked gorgeous. I didn’t think they would do well in our area, but they looked really nice. I think I want to plant some on the bank in our back yard, so I can say I’d like to wake up in the morning where the rhododendron grow…
Who knew there was a song about rhododendron? Not me! And the lyrics even mention my home state, West Virginia. Isn’t that cool? The whole thought of growing rhododendron in our backyard is for the privacy these dense plants offer but it would be a glorious sight to see from my kitchen window when in full bloom.
Thanks for stopping by and have a fototastic day! 😉
18 Comments
Su-sieee! Mac
That’s a neat photo. I’d like to grow rhododendrens, too, but I think our climate is too hot for them.
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Rorybore
they are beautiful!! technically we can grow them here in Ontario — but I find they are very fragile in our climate. our wind alone and then my clay soil do not make for a good mix. too bad – it would be nice to have some in my garden.
lmkazmierczak
I’m noticing more rhododendrons this summer….it’s a lovely plant♪
Mike Spain
They are beautiful.
Liz A.
That would be nice.
XmasDolly
Love the pic. Fabulous and lol about the tune. Thanks for the linky … still pretty weak gotta go lay down a bit more. Later my friend and thanks for the linky!
Patrick Weseman
I love the color. Very nice.
E
I love rhodendrums 🙂 One place I used to stay had them all over the grounds, and this reminds me of there. Beautiful colours. Thanks for stopping by, and Happy WW!
~Merlinda~ (@pixiedusk)
I think the flower is pretty that why its got a song about it! Pretty photo =)
anotherjennifer
I miss the rhododendron at my old house. They are so pretty when they first bloom. And I had no idea there was a song! Happy WW!
kismaslife
Those are gorgeous!!!!
Danielle @ Royalegacy Reviews & More
That is just so beautiful. I did see one wild flower blooming yesterday. The tiny tiny little yellow flowers would not be noticeable if we had not been stopped for a few minutes by road work. It must be like heaven to live somewhere that is full of green.
On my sunset shot. My son did not use a filter. That is exactly how it looked.
Oh My Heartsie Girl
Im afraid the rhododendrons would not do well in the desert, they are beautiful!!!
Hope you enjoy your day!
Karre
stevebethere
Beautiful rhododendron (try saying that quickly after a few beers 🙂
Have a bloomingtastic week & thanks for meandering by 🙂
Keith's Ramblings
The gardens all around me are ablaze with rhodies right now. So beautiful, as is you picture!
Cathy Kennedy
Keith, in our immediate area the rhododendron have vanished, but I’m hoping still in the higher elevations of the mountains to spot them. Thanks for stopping by!
readerbuzz
I’ve never seen rhododendrons, but they remind me a lot of azaleas that bloom around here. So beautiful.
Here’s my Wordless Wednesday!
Cathy Kennedy
Deb, Rhododendrons are kinda like Azaleas, but bigger. They are beautiful!