February 23rd, 2010: Rhododendron 'Colonel Cohen' (Rhododendron ) by imapigeon

Calif_Sue Northern California, United States(Zone 9a) Feb 23, 2010

The Bloom of the Day for February 23rd, 2010 was Rhododendron 'Colonel Cohen' (Rhododendron ).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2010-02-23

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imapigeon Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA(Zone 9a) Feb 23, 2010

Wow, I am so honored!!!! I ALWAYS look at the Bloom of the Day, and today I totally forgot---thanks for bringing this to my attention, Sue!! BLUSHING......

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pixie62560 South China, ME(Zone 5a) Feb 23, 2010

It's beautiful, I love how you captured the purple high lights!

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imapigeon Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA(Zone 9a) Feb 23, 2010

This plant was given to me by a very dear friend when she had to move into assisted living. It rode 200 miles in a windy trailer and then had to be transplanted. I can't even describe how thrilled I was to see it blooming happily in its new home last spring!

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pixie62560 South China, ME(Zone 5a) Feb 23, 2010

Well I can understand how pleased you must of been to see it bloom. It looks very happy!!

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Feb 23, 2010

love it ... love it!!!

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kniphofia Cramlington, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Feb 23, 2010

Lovely shot!

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Calif_Sue Northern California, United States(Zone 9a) Feb 23, 2010

What caught my eye was how the background wall shows off the plant, a nice change from most images with foliage backgrounds. Plus it's container plant so gives a different perspective for growing a rhodie, I have 2 that will now go into big pots.

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imapigeon Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA(Zone 9a) Feb 23, 2010

This pot is about 20 gallons. The only place I thought might have have enough shade and be cool enough for a rhodie is in a small northeast corner of my frount courtyard.

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