Early Rhododendron by auntietk

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Mar 21, 2007

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Description

This photograph was taken just a couple of days ago. While most rhododendrons bloom here in May, this winter-blooming variety comes out to tease us in February. As far as I know, it only comes in just the one color. I was fortunate to find this one looking so good - they're pretty much past their peak this late in March. The rhododendron is Washington's official state flower. There are some native species that grow wild in the woods here! They get to be about 20 feet tall, and have a fairly sparse and leggy form. (I'm not a botonist, I've just seen 'em!) As you can see from the photograph, we had a beautiful sunny day here on Sunday. Today we had snow mixed with rain, and it was one of those damp, chilly days that just seeps into your bones. Around here, that's a sure sign of Spring. They say if you don't like the weather in Seattle, just wait ten minutes!

Comments (17)

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Anasta

12:39AM | Wed, 21 March 2007

They are beautiful! Flowers and snow... LOL I remember that in Michigan, would give anything to see it in person.

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Dianthus

12:52AM | Wed, 21 March 2007

Very pretty image:)

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amberlite

12:57AM | Wed, 21 March 2007

all that rain you get makes for some lush blooms!

frankie96

1:33AM | Wed, 21 March 2007

Very nice detailed and clear shot..and pretty flowers...

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mermaid

3:13AM | Wed, 21 March 2007

a wonderful shot.. Bravo!

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NekhbetSun

6:58AM | Wed, 21 March 2007

That's the same thing they say about weather in Florida LOL Gorgeous capture and amazing they can grow to 20 feet !! Perfect post for the first day of Spring S ~ Hugs ~

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Janiss

7:51AM | Wed, 21 March 2007

Such light and colors! An excellent pict with so beautifull flowers! Bravo!

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kansas

8:56AM | Wed, 21 March 2007

Gorgeous!!! I miss seeing rhododendrons. WA State is where I grew up. Here in KS these beauties do not do well.

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oscilis

11:45AM | Wed, 21 March 2007

A lovely collection of subtle hues. Beautiful shot.

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Burpee

1:11PM | Wed, 21 March 2007

Now you've really got my attention. This ROCKS!!! I love these gorgeous blooms!! Well done!!

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drag

2:47PM | Wed, 21 March 2007

Very beautiful. I love those deep blood red rhoddies you see here. The sky was grey, the sun was shining and it was snowing, go figure. Go to love the Pacific Northwest.

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