While we may have had many reasons the past few months to curse the weather, it has proven a boon to some plant groups (though sadly not summer’s hydrangeas…but we shall see). This year in Newport, rhododendrons, an iconic a feature in late spring, are enjoying a starring role in the landscapes. And breathtakingly so!
If there is an underlying theme here it is the juxtaposition of this substantial shrub and residential architectural details…another way to appreciate Newport’s design excellence, starting with the facade of the Preservation Society of Newport County’s, The Elms.
The colors were so boldly beautiful and seemingly varied that I was taken aback — block after block along Bellevue Avenue…
down the side streets, here paired with a generous length of singular iron fencing.
Providing a welcome greeting at the driveway…
Clustered around an entrance pillar…
Incorporated into an owner’s favorite color theme, pink, and supported with the same shade of petunias.
Even paired with a patriotic statement.
Aaah, to live in Newport, as spring slips into summer…
beautiful!
Stunning !!! As are your photos.
Amazing the size of the bushes! Reminds me of the lilacs growing here that seem to be wild in some areas, the fragrance on warm spring mornings & evenings is amazing!
Dessert First with my cup of coffee- your exquisite photos!
OLIVE – OIL’S COMMENT TO POPEYE (WHILE VIEWING A BREATHING VISTA) –
“OH POPEYE, AIN’T NATURE GRAND!”
THANKS FOR VISUALLY REMINDING US OF THAT FACT.
Really an impressive year for good ole rhododendrons! I always am impressed with how huge the bushes can get! Beautiful photos!
Absolutely beautiful! An artist dream!
I really like the use of muguet as a ground cover as shown in the photos under the wrought iron fence. It can be intrusive in areas where its vigorous growth can be a nuisance, but in appropriate areas, it can provide a solid dark green texture and, for about a week, an otherworldly fragrance- the Yankees’ answer to Confederate Jasmine!!
OOOOOooooooooh my! Specatacular