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April 29, 2007 : Rhododendron periclymenoides

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Keywords: Ericaceae | Rhododendron periclymenoides (Michx.) Shinners | eastern USA

Rhododendron periclymenoides

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Thank you to Earl B. of the eastern USA for sharing today's photograph with us. This photograph was taken on April 6, 2007.

Pink azalea or Pinxterbloom azalea is a native of the eastern United States. Flower colour and form can be highly variable (see previous link and the Kemper Center for Home Gardening to view examples). This species will be present in UBC Botanical Garden's new Carolinian Forest.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at April 29, 2007 12:00 AM

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Rhododendron periclymenoides - Z3 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
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Posted by: Beverley at April 29, 2007 7:33 AM

Breathtaking. Fragrant?

Posted by: Eric in SF at April 29, 2007 8:59 AM

This is a wonderful plant which is just now coming into bloom in our woods here in Northern Virginia. (yes, we still have woods here, but hard to find!)
Spotting them here and there in the predominant light green of the early deciduous forest is a real treat. Thanks for confirming the species for me; I was never sure of it before now.

Posted by: bev at April 29, 2007 5:18 PM

Fragrant? Eric in SF - Yes, they are slightly fraqrant and attract hummingbirds.
Earl Blackstock

Posted by: Earl Blackstock at April 29, 2007 6:41 PM

I have sever colors of these growing on the back side of my property. I would like to know what time of year is a good time to transplant the smaller plants so I can have them closer to my house.

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