Sunday, November 9, 2008

Today's Flowers: Rhododendron


I took this photo this afternoon of a rhododendron plant in my flowerbed. It was a new plant set out in the spring. I'm not sure but from the reading I've done I think this plant is preparing for next spring's blooms. I'll have to keep an eye on it to be sure. Meanwhile those little wet drops you see are the result of some precip trying to move into the area. Since it's cold here with below freezing temperatures expected tonight a few snow flurries are possible.

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38 comments:

Neal said...

I think that plant is mixed up and thinks it's spring. :) They are very beautiful when they're in bloom.

Anonymous said...

Hi Carletta,
I love Rhododendron bushes. They are the Washington State Flower. At my home in Washington we have 4 bushes. I love it when they bloom in the Spring...
I hope yours give you many years of enjoyment...

Leora said...

Hmmm, my rhododendron isn't showing anything like that right now. Just little green buds. Your photo makes me look forward to its bloom.

DeniseinVA said...

Hi Carletta, lovely photo for Today's Flowers. A great angle shot. Hope that weather stays kind for you.

marLou said...

On of my favorite mountain flowers. They are hearty flowers and I'm sure will do well.

Unknown said...

Is that a Camellia? I have buds on mine too.

dot said...

I wonder if it's mixed up like Neal said or if you will have a great beautiful surprise come spring.

judi/Gmj said...

Good shot. They are hardy. Peace to you today.

Anonymous said...

Hi Carletta,
your Rhododendron bush can't wait to bloom:)
Very nice picture.
- Cheers.

ChrissyM said...

Very interesting. Great photo!!

Carver said...

Lovely shot Carletta. Rhododendrons are a favorite of mine. I had one that I planted shortly after I moved here that lasted 20 years and went from a small to a very large bush. Sadly it was a casualty of our drought in 2007 but I can't complain since it gave me two decades of pleasure.

Luiz Santilli Jr said...

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Unknown said...

They are incredible come bloom time: lots of them up in my native Maryland.

Anonymous said...

This Rhody may very well be confused. My former mil had several that would bloom in fall as well as spring. It didn't seem to hurt them any.

Anonymous said...

It's gonna be real beautiful when it's in full bloom for sure :)

Mary-Laure said...

Oh do keep an eye on it, rhododendrons are so pretty!

Anonymous said...

What an awesome shot!

Paz

Arija said...

Rhodies come from the Himalayas and love cool climes. Yes it does look like a flower bud. How exciting for you to watch it develop!

Mckay K said...

Your Rhododendron shot is spectacular.

Anonymous said...

I like both the perspective of this shot, the precipitation, and to me it symbolizes future goodness. (I don't know enough about flowers except that I love them (enjoy, see, smell, as well as photograph and paint), but I marvel at the ones that survive in cooler temps.)

Sandra said...

Really beautiful flower - thank you for your visit and greetings from Croatia.

Reader Wil said...

This is a great photo! It's interesting to see how a bud developes to a wonderful flower.

MaR said...

Love these plants, perhaps because they don't do got in a Mediterranean climate like mine.
Beautiful shot.

Rune Eide said...

It is for next year - it is the same as mine, only mine was also changing leaves. They do it all the year round.

arleena said...

It´s blooming in the Spring - beautiful flowers.

George Townboy said...

Fantastic shot, Carletta.

2sweetnsaxy said...

Wow, I haven't heard of a rhododendron in a while. I remember that my mom had some.

Anonymous said...

Nice composition.

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Carletta: Nice capture of your mountain plant from the WV mountains. I want to see what color it blooms.

Kerri Farley said...

Love the perspective of this shot!!

Day4plus said...

Nice shot. I have several Rhodys and yes they are our state flower. the buds do develope early so don't prune until after flowering. MB

Melli said...

What an exquisite shot that is! What color will it be? Mine blooms HOT pink!

Shelly said...

Love those rhodies...and photo blogging! Ever since I started blogging with my digital camera I notice so many more details out in the garden, it's so much fun.
Great shot!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful bottom!

david santos said...

Really beautiful posting!!!
Pretty colors!!! Congrats!!!
Have a nice week!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the Gardens said...

I wonder if this Rhodo thinks it is time to flower or if it just makes itself ready to pop open at the first warm spring day?

juliana said...

i don't think this one has any intention to bloom before spring. the bud is well protected from cold if it's anything like our rhododendrons :)
beautiful shot!

Janice Thomson said...

Rhodos always develop their buds ahead of winter but won't be blooming til spring. Beautiful capture.