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Early Rhododendrons

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The first little rhodie bud that I saw a few days back has now opened!

The bush with this single bloom doesn’t seem to be ready yet to produce those beautiful rhodie clusters but the bush next to this one is going to pop in the next few days.

The header picture shows flowers from 2024 but soon there will be some present spring lovelies for our viewing enjoyment.

Happy Monday.

30 thoughts on “Early Rhododendrons”

    1. Yes, this part of Canada is about 12° of latitude further south than Finland’s southern border and only about 4° further north than Verona, so that explains why. It’s so great to see them getting started. 🌸

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  5. Can’t wait for the rhodies and hydrangeas of Vancouver. In Jasper yesterday, hiking Old Fort Point at 18C. Sunburn territory. Have a great Monday Lynette. Allan

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    1. Thanks, Allan. The rhodies in Vancouver should be ahead of ours and the hydrangeas will be along soon. So many beautiful flowers to admire and enjoy! Great that you were in Jasper. We’re thinking of a short visit there next month.

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    1. I like that characteristic too, Anneli. It’s clear that this group of rhodies – there are quite a lot of them in one of Penticton’s public gardens and including azaleas, too – are going to open at different times.

      I know that all azaleas are rhodies but that the reverse isn’t true; I’ve noticed that some azaleas in this garden don’t have their spring leaves yet. The flower buds are developing though so the blooms should be really spread out.

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      1. My azaleas bloom before the rhodos but that could be just the kind of each that I have. I don’t know if it’s a trait all across the board. Anyway, I like that they take turns and prolong the blooming period.

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        1. My understanding is that there is quite a wide difference among both rhodies and azaleas as to when they bloom but the only other thing I know is the shape difference between azalea leaves and rhododendron leaves so that I can keep them straight! Agreed; the fact that they bloom at different times is wonderful. Your garden must be beautiful. 🌸

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  9. Rhodies in North America unique representatives, multi- color , appears as the Bouquet villas in the tropical, but a native in temperate Washington. Summer is filled with smiling & colorful rhodies. White shining in the shadows, and bright red standing the sun.

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