Rhododendrons at Nymans Gardens

Beautiful Shirley. I think the first and last ones are my favourites. :)

The orange one is my favourite , but they are all beautiful

I couldn't choose a favourite as they are all so lovely. A few weeks ago I was at St Faith's Crematorium where they have the most beautiful gardens & I couldn't help noticing a most striking dwarf one called, I believe, Rhodo Red & Gold, it had bright red trumpet shaped flowers with bold yellow variegated leaves.
I so wish I had acidic soil.

Thanks ladies ... so pleased we went yesterday as today has been quite dull and breezy ... no two days are the same!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful spectacle with us all Shirley. I rather like the young ones best. Well, everything has to grow ! Yes Gnarly, where the Blueberries are easy to grow in Dorset the soil is acidic.

Wow, a spectacular sight. Love the orange one but wouldn't say no to any of them lol. Looks a lovely place to visit.

They are gorgeous. I spotted one at my workplace and am thinking of taking a cutting. Would I be able to take a cutting now or should I wait until it's finished flowering?

Breathtaking it has been a really good year for them, so I believe.

What a display,Shirley..and like others,I couldn't choose a favourite..well,if I was forced ,I think I would choose the White one ,in your first photo..but only if my arm was twisted :o) x

Absolutely stunning the white and orange are my favourites thank you for sharing .

Gorgeous aren't they, don't see them growing around her as they don't like our soil but I do always admire them and have a longing to try, my favourites are the white and lilac ones, although they are all stunning. lovely to see your pics Shirley, thankyou for sharing..

Thanks everyone for viewing this blog.

Lisa, the RHS recommend taking cuttings in early summer or autumn.

Lincs a wooden tub with Ericaceous compost and feeding will give you the Rhododendrons you seek, I would say
to put it in a shady place in your garden.

Stunning colours.

Nymans is well worth a visit. The gardens are wonderful and the ruined house is a striking feature.

Thank you Shirley Tulip

You're welcome Lisa ... :o)