There is a magical window of time in England
when the bluebells and rhododendrons
bloom simultaneously
This stunning world-famous Rothschild Collection of
rhododendrons and azaleas is at Exbury Gardens,
a spectacular 200 acre garden in The New Forest, Hampshire
Lovers of mild, wet climates and acidic soil,
rhoddies are very happy in England
The wisteria is in bloom now too
Interestingly, Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) climbs clockwise
while Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) climbs anti-clockwise
Plant explorers were crazy for rhododendrons in the early part of the twentieth century
which coincided with Lionel de Rothschild's creation of his woodland garden in 1919
The rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal
Many of the plants found by plant hunters still can be seen in Exbury Gardens today
This is me wearing my happy face
:)
- all photos by me -
More info: Exbury Gardens
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