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:

  1. NealNovember 9, 2008 at 3:03 PM

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

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  2. AnonymousNovember 9, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    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...

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  3. LeoraNovember 9, 2008 at 4:06 PM

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

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  4. DeniseinVANovember 9, 2008 at 4:09 PM

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

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  5. marLouNovember 9, 2008 at 4:23 PM

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

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  6. UnknownNovember 9, 2008 at 4:41 PM

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

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  7. dotNovember 9, 2008 at 5:12 PM

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

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  8. judi/GmjNovember 9, 2008 at 6:38 PM

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

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  9. AnonymousNovember 9, 2008 at 7:50 PM

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

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  10. ChrissyMNovember 9, 2008 at 8:03 PM

    Very interesting. Great photo!!

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  11. CarverNovember 9, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    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.

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  12. Luiz Santilli JrNovember 9, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    Hi Carletta!

    Wonderful post in TODAY'S FLOWERS!
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  13. UnknownNovember 9, 2008 at 9:37 PM

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

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  14. AnonymousNovember 9, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    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.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 9, 2008 at 10:19 PM

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

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  16. Mary-LaureNovember 9, 2008 at 10:23 PM

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

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  17. AnonymousNovember 9, 2008 at 10:47 PM

    What an awesome shot!

    Paz

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  18. ArijaNovember 9, 2008 at 11:15 PM

    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!

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  19. Mckay KNovember 10, 2008 at 12:16 AM

    Your Rhododendron shot is spectacular.

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  20. AnonymousNovember 10, 2008 at 2:24 AM

    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.)

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  21. SandraNovember 10, 2008 at 2:34 AM

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

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  22. Reader WilNovember 10, 2008 at 2:46 AM

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

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  23. MaRNovember 10, 2008 at 3:08 AM

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

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  24. Rune EideNovember 10, 2008 at 4:22 AM

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

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  25. arleenaNovember 10, 2008 at 5:11 AM

    It´s blooming in the Spring - beautiful flowers.

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  26. George TownboyNovember 10, 2008 at 7:11 AM

    Fantastic shot, Carletta.

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  27. 2sweetnsaxyNovember 10, 2008 at 7:34 AM

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

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  28. AnonymousNovember 10, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    Nice composition.

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  29. This Is My Blog - fishing guyNovember 10, 2008 at 9:01 AM

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

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  30. Kerri FarleyNovember 10, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    Love the perspective of this shot!!

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  31. Day4plusNovember 10, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    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

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  32. MelliNovember 10, 2008 at 12:09 PM

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

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  33. ShellyNovember 10, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    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!

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  34. AnonymousNovember 10, 2008 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful bottom!

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  35. david santosNovember 10, 2008 at 1:06 PM

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

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  36. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensNovember 10, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    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?

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  37. julianaNovember 10, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    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!

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  38. Janice ThomsonNovember 11, 2008 at 2:36 AM

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

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