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birck j c

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New growth
« on: May 19, 2011, 07:42:03 AM »
Here in Denmark the flowering is almost over
but a new season is coming up

New growth season.

This is for some roxieanums even more exciting
than the flowering one.

Here a few shots from different rhododendrons.
(707) roxieanum
(708) recurvoides
(711) roxieanum v. oreonastes
(729) Hotei hybrid

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Re: New growth
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2011, 09:07:47 AM »
Jens, you are so right... the new foliage on so many Rhodos is truly breathtaking in its beauty and variety.  It drives me crazy when people say " rhdos are all just big green leaves" ....makes me SO furious!!
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Re: New growth
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2011, 12:28:38 PM »
Having been to Jens' garden it is truly of symphony of new growth at this time of year. One of the great sights that I will never forget.

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Re: New growth
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2011, 12:03:54 PM »
Here in Denmark the flowering is almost over
but a new season is coming up

New growth season.

jens


I can't say the flowering season is almost over! I have rhodos flowering in my garden from March to September!

But here is one with new growth. I haven't found the label and do not remember the name (as usual).
BTW what do you call those modified stem leaves (the red ones) of the rhododendron?
Trond Hoy, gardening on the rainy west coast of Norway.

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Re: New growth
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2011, 05:31:41 PM »
Hoy - We call them bracts. What a colourful show they give.

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Re: New growth
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2011, 06:57:18 PM »
Four more for "New growth"

(097) pseudochrysanthum
(243) proteoides
(288) russotinctum (roxieanum)
(361) sherriffi

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Re: New growth
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2011, 09:20:38 PM »
What amazing photos of the new shoots of Rhododendron.
Ulla Hansson 45 kilometers east of Gothenburg

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Re: New growth
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2011, 10:29:42 PM »
What amazing photos of the new shoots of Rhododendron.

Things are obviously booming along there Jens. Wonderful.

It's 6c here and the potato vines Midnight Lace & Maguarite have wilted. Frost threat for the northern part of Nova Scotia tonight!

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Re: New growth
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2011, 08:45:28 AM »
Jens, at the risk of being thrown out of the Brownies  ::) I almost enjoy the new growth on rhododendrons more than the flower :o
Brian Ellis, Brooke, Norfolk UK. altitude 30m Mintemp -8C

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Re: New growth
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2011, 01:21:53 PM »
Jens, at the risk of being thrown out of the Brownies  ::) I almost enjoy the new growth on rhododendrons more than the flower :o

Brian - You've arrived!  And we'll let you stay in the Brownies.

Sweet potato vines have recovered.

johnw - there's a blinding orb in the sky ???
« Last Edit: May 23, 2011, 02:31:20 PM by johnw »
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Re: New growth
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2011, 10:24:34 PM »
Last four for " New Growth"

(153)   Blue Dane  (aeruginosum)
(318)   roxieanum  (another)
(548)   unknown from cw seed
(954)   ochraceum


(I could go on and on , but will stop here!)

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Re: New growth
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2011, 10:26:50 PM »
Jens - Don't stop there!  :o

The unknown is very special.

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Re: New growth
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2011, 10:28:42 PM »
Last four for " New Growth"


(I could go on and on , but will stop here!)

jens
No, no, please continue! For a start, we need to see the transition from lime green to dark red for the sheriffii indumentum... .and there is SO much more!

Think of all the folks out there who need to SEE how wonderful rhodo  foliage can be!!
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Re: New growth
« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2011, 11:10:44 PM »
No Jens, please do not stop, I love the new growth ;D
Brian Ellis, Brooke, Norfolk UK. altitude 30m Mintemp -8C

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Re: New growth
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2011, 05:37:48 PM »
OK - Here are the last ones - I guarantee.

Don't let us forget the lepidote , so here tree ea.

(875) dendrocharis
(883) heliolepis  own collection
(885) mekongense

To put an end to all of this , no new growth but some lovely flowers.

(908) campylogynum (Hybrid maybe - I am doubtfull to this as the foliage has no nasty smell from brachyanthum.
My hybrid "Tessa Dane" ( campylogynum x brachyanthum) has been crossed again with campylogynum. Seedlings with yellow flowers
still have evidence of brachyanthum. This is absolute one of my favourites.

jens
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