Rhododendron time

Things have been fairly busy and the garden is full out. The bluebells are still out but just past their peak. A profusion of colour and scent throughout the garden The loderi Rhodos are really doing their thing now. One of Mike's ( Phyll's dad) Rhododendron hybrids has been spectacular this year nuttallii x lindeyi ( lower photo)of which there are several groups around the garden. To my mind they have everything going for them, great form, beautiful large flowers and flower trusses, fantastic scent, stunning new growth colour and amazing bark - what more could you ask for! We also have a number of Michelia doltsopa x figo ( top photo) bred by Os Blumharbt in the garden which at the moment are providing amazing scent. We have had a wedding in the garden last week, the bride and groom got married on the long wooden footbridge, the day was perfect! We are also busy with group garden tours, lunches and morning and afternoon teas. The grass is growing and there is dead heading of the rhodys to be done so plenty to do!