Rhododendrons

摘要

Rhododendrons take my breath away. For a magnificent display in spring and early summer, they are star performers, Every time I see one I marvel at the size of the flowers, the way they smother the bush so that the leaves disappear and the rainbow effect they create when all those purples, pinks, oranges, yellows and reds are planted next to one another. There are large gardens with rhododendrons in bloom all over the UK, from Inverewe in Scotland to the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall. Why not visit one of these gardens and take a gentle stroll followed by afternoon tea? I find it makes a most enjoyable day out.