This is Menziesia ciliicalyx var. multiflora photographed last May in the wonderful garden at Andrew’s Corner. I had never heard of it then, I haven’t seen it since. My job is a continual education and most days I am reminded just how ignorant I am. I was quite taken with this ericaceous beauty. The name, however, needs a little work.
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Off The Edge Gardening 
This is one I never heard of either (when I google it, I got the name as Menziesia though 😉
Very special and from the same places where Glaucidium palmatum grows.Hmm…
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I was sure this would be one you knew! Glad I got the name right 🙂
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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Yes and they were in a variety of shades of mauve, this dark one was my favourite.
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Gorgeous, but impossible for me so I won’ t bother learning it. The leaves look a little like Azalea leaves, are they related?
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Yes, its synonym is Rhododendron benhallii I believe.
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Well that’s a bit easier to remember. I remember seeing it at Bodnant last year. Beautiful.
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Now I really have to hunt this one down, LOL…..
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Good luck, I look forward to seeing the photos!
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