I like Glendale for ideas and to see the plants I want to use in my garden design as they would appear during different seasons and at maturity. Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonica) is a tree in my design plan that I got to see with no leaves and with only old seed pods on it and knew I loved it.
Rhododendron
Rhododendron
Rhododendron
I am not a big fan of Rhododendrons. I take Rhodos on a one by one basis and make my mind up if I like them individually.
Rhododendron
Rhododendron
After getting to know this Rhodo, I think I like it; but I am not 100% convinced.
I know there are Rhodo fans who are wondering what the heck is wrong with me. And maybe they are right...
...Because I find these thorny things beautiful without hesitation
I took more pictures of decaying brambles than I did of Rhododendrons and other flowers at Glendale Gardens.
Which begs the question: What is considered beautiful and desirable in the garden?
To be continued...
Rhododendron
After getting to know this Rhodo, I think I like it; but I am not 100% convinced.
I know there are Rhodo fans who are wondering what the heck is wrong with me. And maybe they are right...
...Because I find these thorny things beautiful without hesitation
I took more pictures of decaying brambles than I did of Rhododendrons and other flowers at Glendale Gardens.
Which begs the question: What is considered beautiful and desirable in the garden?
To be continued...
2 comments:
Hi, I found your blog on blotanical. Nice pictures and your pup is beautiful. Welcome to the club.
Debbi
Hi Debbi
Thanks for your lovely comments. It is great to meet gardeners from all over the world.
Shauna
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