This morning I told Kate about my plan to visit Rhododendron section in arboretum and I managed and I am really happy about it as it’s going to rain tomorrow and as per our weather forecast department we might see more snow on Monday.
Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal, the state flower of Sikkim in India and the state flower of West Virginia and Washington. It is is a genus of 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family. I am sure I have seen more than 100 plants/shrubs and I found it difficult to see the exact difference between two similar plants with similar colour. All were gorgeous.
All the parts of Rhododendrons are dangerous, especially leaves, showing symptoms of Stomach irritation, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rate and rhythm, convulsions, coma, death. Honey made from the nectar of Rhododendron flowers is also toxic and should not be consumed.
Azaleas make up two subgenera of Rhododendron. They are distinguished from “true” rhododendrons by having only five anthers per flower. I wanted to see the Christopher Wren Mollis Hybrid Azalea (the above bud). The Mollis deciduous azalea hybrids were developed in Belgium. These are orange azaleas which were yet to bloom. They might be ready in next couple of days.
It was good to see many smiling faces.
Weather and the flowers change human behaviour in a good way.
None the less, I enjoyed the beauties today and was quite surprised seeing various shades of blue. Each one was different yet more gorgeous than others.
Rhododendrons are referred to as the King of Shrubs since they are regarded by many as the best flowering evergreen plants for the temperate landscape
For more information:
https://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/mostpopularflowers/morepopularflowers/rhododendron
This looks beautiful.
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Thank you.
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How fabulous are these, Rupali! I absolutely love them. Thanks so much for linking 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Jo.
With so many things on my plate I am unable to have regular post even though I have regular walks 🙂
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I’m so very glad you got there Rupali, lovely bright shots and can feel your mood lifting!
I have watched Tibetans scramble up steep mountain slopes and rock hop like a mountain goat to pick these … it’s a favourite with them 🙂
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Thank you Kate. I am also glad for the visit.
I remember seeing rhododendrons images taken in early 80’s on Mick’s Blog in or around the region.
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don’t know him but they are beautiful, they grow well here too 🙂
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Just delightful Rupali, thank you for taking me with you.
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Pleasure was all mine.
Thank you for coming along Paul.
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🙂
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so many
beautiful
smiles captured
on your visit 🙂
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I am grateful to the admin and caretakers of the garden. University is doing great job David.
And thanks to you.
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Nothing can rival the beauty of nature. But I’ve read in a book (or probably also seen it on nature TV) that it isn’t just plant that influence human moods it’s also the other way around. Like how the flowers know if the person next to them likes them or not.
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Wow, in that case these flowers has so many to choose from.
This might be true about the caretakers. Since visitors are there for very short time.
Thank you Jessica for taking interest.
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Oh and very nice shots Rupali. Until now I haven’t quite travel out of Europe yet haha 😁
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There are beautiful parks in Spain.
How about visiting them first 😀
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You think I haven’t? I’m hurt 😭 I’ve been coming in and out of Spain since 2004 and living here most of the year. My picture albums are full pictures from parks and garden…
Speaking of garden, if you haven’t yet, you should visit Jardín Huerto del Cura of Elche. The have amazing plants and collection of flowers.
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OMG, Jessica please don’t cry, suddenly it has started raining a lot here. Who knows the God is getting mad at me. Please take a tissue 😀
Apart from jokes, could you please suggest some places in Madrid?
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If you want a free entry place El Retiro Park is perfect and family friendly. They got picnic area and you can hire boat to explore the lake and they have a beautiful rose garden.
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Great thanks.
I am planing to concentrate on street photography this time. Hence garden would be a perfect place to start.
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In that case, I can’t recommend anything. For as long it’s in a neighborhood it’s worth a picture Haha 😀
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I agree. Thanks for your time Jessica.
Ofcourse I would go to the Botanical garden in the park you suggested.
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Haha 😀 I’m sure you’ll love them.
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Also in my next trip to Alicate, I shall definitely visit Elche and then the famous, “Jardín Huerto del Cura”. Thank you for mentioning it.
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Awesome flowers in all their essence, Rupali and so informative article too. Thanks, Rupali
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Thank you Kamal.
Have a wonderful Sunday.
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Welcome dear same to you too, Rupali
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Thanks Kamal.
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Welcome Rupali
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Oh! How wonderful! They are blanketing the earth with their beauty! Glad you could capture their “portraits” and share them with us, Ruapli!
Good weather, lovely nature, and YOU always bring us smiles! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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You so much Carolyn.
HAve a funny week 😀
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I’ll let my funny-bone take over and make it a funny week! 😉 😀 😛
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🙂 Only you can do that.
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Simply beautiful!
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Thanks Savvy.
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A beautiful and enlightening post. I had no idea about the toxicity of these wonderful shrubs
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Me neither.
Thank you DErrick.
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Nor Jackie
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Beautiful! Nice to see the same flower in contrasting colors.
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Thank you Megala.
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Nice shots and interesting information on the flowers, Rupali 😊😊 I agree that the weather and flowers influence human behavior 😊😊
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Many thanks Mabel.
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This place is beautiful! I love to see colourful bushes and trees. We have lots of cherry trees around here, but this year I haven’t seen their blossoms yet!
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Thank you Elizabeth.
Our cherry trees bloomed 2 weeks early this year and now the instagram is full of artistic visions 🙂
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So many beautiful pictures! Looks like you had a great day. Thank you for sharing all the colors. They do put a smile on my face! 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind words Kim.
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