Esther's photos with the keyword: Rhododendron

It's rhodie season The Sunday Challenge: Within 50 feet of your home. IMG 5407

The side area between my garage and my neighbor's fence used to be a tall weed collection. After staring at it for years, I finally cut it back and planted a small garden composed primarily of variegated hostas, rhododendrons and alzaleas. AIMG_1284

Wissahickon Rhododendrons have beautiful large trusses of flowers with lighter, spotted centers. They are hardy and can be grown in the north. ODT: In the pink AIMG_1286

Elsie Lee Azalea is a late blooming azalea that has ruffly double light lavender flowers. Although it is evergreen, it does loose many of its leaves in harsh climates, but they grown back in the spring. AIMG_1285

Silver sword azaleas have a profusion of pink flowers in the spring that redden as they age. The evergreen leaves are variegated and provide brightness once the blooms have faded. ODT: In the pink AIMG_1283

Hellikki Rhododendrons are a newer variety of rhododendron developed for harsh climates at the University of Helsinki in Finland. They are a smaller, denser variety with large, showy fuschia flower trusses. ODT: In the pink AIMG_1291

Pioneer Silvery Pink Rhododendron in front of Hershey's Red Azalea. The word, "rhododendron" comes from two Greek words meaning rose and tree. The over 1000 species range from the size of a tiny bush to the size of a multi story house. They are known for their showy flowers and lovely foliage. AIMG_1026