eugeneparnell, 2 months ago

Many rhododendrons are tropical and won't survive outdoors even in the mild #PNW climate. Like this Rhododendron rugosum from Borneo. Gorgeous leaves. Flowers are nice too.
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The new leaves of the same plant, which look a bit like impatiens and a bit like sweet basil with their lumpy upper surfaces. The central veins of the leaves are reddish brown as are the stems so they seem quite colorful in co treat to the bright yellow-green leaf surfaces.

eugeneparnell, 2 months ago

Rhododendron Soecies Botanical Garden thread part 3. Lots of other cool plants in the greenhouse too. That Begonia looks deadly. The plant with the purple flowers is a Prumulina I think (there was no tag).
RSBG is in Federal Way, #Washington, between #Seattle and #Tacoma. Stop in if you can, it makes a great stop on a road trip. April and May are the best months to visit.
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A plant in the ground of the greenhouse surrounded by veined saxifrage leaves and mosses. It has primrose-like leaves that vaguely resemble little lettuce leaves, and tubular lavender flowers on long bare stems emerging from the center. They bear a vague resemblance to snapdragons but are far more delicate and translucent.

eugeneparnell, 2 months ago

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden part 4. My haul. They have a plant store onsite. I have a membership, which allows me priority online ordering at a discount and it's so worth it. Buying memberships and plants helps fund the garden and its conservation work.
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Http://rhodygarden.org

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