Happy Valentines Day!
Presenting a hidden gem I've been saving for a cold winter day. This photo album is part of a collection of photos taken in April 2019 when I visited the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden in Portland, Oregon.
Sometimes in Winter, and even on Valentines Day, people get a bit depressed because of the cold, lonely weather. I know I would rather be outside in the sun and nature to soak up some happy, healing energy, but that isn't going to happen this time of year. My hope is these flower photos might provide a ray of sunshine to turn the blues a bit more cheery pink for my viewers today.
In this collection I am sharing photos of the actual Rhododendron flowers up close.
Not for the feint of heart. People who are very sensitive are surely to experience a color rush. Overly romantic types would be wise to sit down and not operate a vehicle while driving. I will not be held accountable for sudden dramatic episodes of dizziness, swooning, or death by debonair distractions.
For your viewing pleasure, I've also marked each flower with made-up names.
Freckled Fuchsia.
Lavender eggshells.
Richly clustered and luminous
Violet Sparklers.
Flamingo Shrimp.
Strawberry Velvet.
Magenta Coral.
Coconut Hawaii.
Peaches and Cream.
Vanilla and blueberries.
Strawberry Shortcake.
Very unusual to find two different flower colors growing from the same tree. Once in a while a shrub hidden in the shadows will extend through the boughs of another, and reveal a contrasting flower color.
Cherry Blossom and Plum.
Easter Bonnet.
Pond Stars.
Strawberry Pancakes.
Pure Sunshine.
Punch.
Rice and Raspberries.
Pepperjack Apples.
(These flowers are my personal favorite.)
Antique Strawberry Creams.
Red Dragonfruit Delight.
Pink Panther.
Fairy Fresh.
Coconut Chip.
Thank you for viewing my collection of photos.
There are many more photos in this collection I will be soon releasing, and I have categorized them by topic.
Rhododendron Garden Tour
- Flowers Up-Close
- Full Sized Flowering Shrubs
- Scenic Views
- Landscape Designs
- Water Features
- Low Growing Plants
As always, comments are welcome below.
#nature #gardening #flower #pink #magenta #purple #violet #pink #red #orange #color #colorful #green #macro-photography #april #portland
Oh! That was lovely! And the best part? Those names you made up! They were almost always so perfect for the flower. But did someone have the munchies when naming....? :))
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Well, if the flower seems good enough to eat, it probably got a food name. So many of the rhododendrons have a fruity red tone on the petals, it can be hard to differentiate them.
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This is so beautiful! A much needed pop of color in these dreary days. We have a rhododendron right outside our kitchen window. My partner and I were just discussing that we think it is the perfect plant. The leaves curl up when it reaches freezing temperatures so you always know how to dress when you go outside. It can grow tall or remain short and bushy and stays green all winter providing good privacy. It can acclimate to most temperature and water changes. And the flowers are SO beautiful, remain in bloom for a long time, and are still lovely when cut and taken inside. Thank you for sharing 🌱
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