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Flowers In The Woods

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bobmielke

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30-05-2011, 12:39 AM

Flowers In The Woods

Here was a pleasant surprise on my hike in the woods today. Again, I haven't a clue the variety of flower here but I know beauty when I see it.

Mags

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30-05-2011, 02:25 PM

Re: Flowers In The Woods

Oh... I do like that Bob!

I hope someone is able to put a name to it, I just love the colours..

bobmielke

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30-05-2011, 02:28 PM

Re: Flowers In The Woods

Originally Posted by Mags ->

Oh... I do like that Bob!

I hope someone is able to put a name to it, I just love the colours..

Someone has said that it's a Rhododendron.

Mags

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30-05-2011, 02:34 PM

Re: Flowers In The Woods

Originally Posted by bobmielke ->

Someone has said that it's a Rhodadendrum.

That could be right, Bob as it does look very similar ..... I have never seen one that colour before though, I'll have to put that on my wish list!

Aerolor

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30-05-2011, 04:14 PM

Re: Flowers In The Woods

i think it is an azalea Bob (which is closely related to the rhododendrons). The leaves look as if they could be deciduous. Many azaleas are deciduous and have smaller leaves. There are also only 5 stamens and i think rhodos. have 10. Beautiful colour and as ever a lovely photograph - Rhododendronss and azaleas are a favourite of mine and we grow them in our garden.

Mags

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30-05-2011, 05:25 PM

Re: Flowers In The Woods

Originally Posted by Aerolor ->

Thanks for the info, Aerolor, they are beautiful, aren't they...... have you seen one that colour before?

Aerolor

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30-05-2011, 07:17 PM

Re: Flowers In The Woods

Not quite that colour Mags. We have a red a yellow and a nice bi-colour, which is a paler yellow to Bob's photo with a rose overlay. Its a pity that they don't last a long time or repeat flower. If they flower too early the frost often gets them and they spoil.