A few early blooming rhododendrons





The rhododendrons are just beginning to bloom. The first one is the beautiful red 'Taurus'. This is one of the first I planted and it has improved every year. This is the first time it has had this many blooms.

 
'Blue Baron' is one I found at Home Depot after first moving here. It is a puny shrub but that color makes me weak.


Another small one is 'Ramapo'. It is planted next to the front steps. True to the description, it is staying under 2 feet.

'Ramapo'


And finally, 'PJM', the very first rhododendron to bloom. It has been blooming about two weeks now.
'PJM'


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver
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Lisa at Greenbow said…
These photos make me want to dash out and purchase some early blooming Rhodies. I too love that blue one.
April 7, 2020 at 9:57 AM
Hoover Boo said…
Azaleas were once widely planted in SoCal because they were familiar plants to the many people who moved here from elsewhere, but have been vanishing--too vulnerable to our increased heat and higher water bills. The Rhodies in your garden are marvelous. It is a treat to see them.
April 9, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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