Monday, August 13, 2012

Rhododendron

Rhododendron is West Virginia's state flower. This beauties are also called great laurel. According to the article that I read online, this flower is selected to be the state's flower in 1903.
Isn't it so beautiful!!!
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30 comments:

  1. mommy Orkid BelleMay 16, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    This is just beautiful!!! :)

    Adin B

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  2. LVMay 18, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    No wonder it was selected far the state flower. It is truly beautiful.

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  3. ShabbyprimdelightsMay 18, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    very pretty and very pink :)
    HPS
    Michelle

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  4. Jil~Say It With RosesMay 18, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Glorious color! Beautiful photographs!
    HPS!
    ♥ Jil

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  5. CEO Lisa Anne - L.AMay 18, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Your rhododendron is beautiful. Mine is just starting to bloom. Happy Pink Saturday!
    Lisa

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    1. Chubskulit RoseMay 21, 2012 at 6:32 AM

      This is my SIL's, I don't have one in my yard. We have a small yard and this take a lot of space.

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  6. CharoMay 18, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    So pretty!!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  7. KellyMay 19, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    The colors here are absolutely gorgeous!

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  8. Hootin AnniMay 20, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Love the entire post ...but the BUD is my favorite.

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    Have a great Sunday!!

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  9. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Just lovely! I remember hearing my grandmother and mother mentioning rhododendrons.

    Have a blessed Sunday, also,
    Marianne

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  10. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Just lovely...I remember hearing my grandmother and/or mother mentioning rhododendrons.

    Have a blessed day,
    Marianne

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  11. Phil SladeMay 20, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    A lovely flower shot.Pity the plant can take over a hillside very quickly.

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    1. Chubskulit RoseMay 21, 2012 at 6:34 AM

      agree, if you are going to plant this, you have a to have a big space or else it would occupy a lot of your yard.

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  12. Faith Hope and CherryteaMay 20, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    what a lovely progression !
    the bud is divine...

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  13. AmberMay 20, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Beautiful!!!
    Amber

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  14. JessicaMay 20, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    beautiful flower indeed! Dropping by from Color Connection

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  15. LizMay 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Love rhododendrons, too! Especially this beautiful color! HPS, Liz

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  16. romance-of-rosesMay 20, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Love this color, so bright and brings happiness. Hugs, Lu

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  17. AnonymousMay 20, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    beautiful!

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  18. Meeha MeehaMay 20, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Azaleas are gorgeous flowers. Too bad it is only for one month of the year...

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  19. tobyMay 21, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Very very pretty!

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  20. EdenMay 21, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    Lovely blooms. Nice colour

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  21. Mary BergfeldMay 21, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    How very beautiful. The flowers are perfect for Pink Saturday. I hope you have a great week. Blessings...Mary

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