Azaleas and Rhodies reflections of colour

[Blackbird9]

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[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Wow this is beautiful, it looks so peaceful, the sort of please to sit and have no worries. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a wonderful day and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻💛💚

[Blackbird9 in reply to Damon1864]

Many thanks Bernadette and Jack 💚💙

[Ravey]

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[Blackbird9 in reply to Ravey]

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[CDPO16]

Beautiful Blackbird azaleas and rhododendrons in a lovely setting. I have quite a few azaleas and am looking forward to them flowering as we're behind you in the north.

[Blackbird9 in reply to CDPO16]

These are so beautiful .. you still have the excitement of them in full bloom to come 💜💙

[Izb1 in reply to CDPO16]

Mine have just flowered Carole and they are beautiful , see photo below x

Colour daytime

[CDPO16 in reply to Izb1]

That is a beautiful azalea Irene, one of my favourite colours. Thank you very much for sharing it xxx

[Izb1 in reply to CDPO16]

Its a Mollis Azalea that my Mum bought for my birthday many moons ago, sadly it has been broken a couple of times but has survived x

[RoadRunner44]

O.MG! So beautiful! Is it near where you live BB?

[Blackbird9 in reply to RoadRunner44]

Just around the corner out of the village 💙💙

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Blackbird9]

What with the magic of your forest walks and animals and now this gorgeous place, you certainly live in a beautiful part of the world BB. The good thing is you know and appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend.RR x

[Blackbird9 in reply to RoadRunner44]

And you also my lovley ... we are having a very rare 3 days off due to Bank Holiday so a few picnics in the van and enjoying our time ...take care RR 💜

[sassy59]

Such a beautiful array of colours. Thank you for another amazing photo. Xxx❤️💙💚

[Blackbird9 in reply to sassy59]

Appreciate them Carol colours are beautiful 💜

[Jane2005]

Looks gorgeous 😍

[Blackbird9 in reply to Jane2005]

The pic does it no justice 💚

[tomc]

What a peaceful place. a place where one can just sit and ponder.

[Blackbird9 in reply to tomc]

That's the idea 💙

[Alberta56]

That's gorgeous. Especially welcome because rhodies don't like the chalky soil round here.

[Blackbird9 in reply to Alberta56]

Where are you Alberta ... the rhodies here even grow in the forest in abundance 💚💙

[Alberta56 in reply to Blackbird9]

I'm in Essex, most of which is covered in a soil called chalky boulder clay. It's hard to grow azaleas, camellias and other plants which like an acidy soil.xxx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Alberta56]

Not so far from here ... I know the clay stuff you mean it can be horrible stuff it's in certain parts of the forest and they are avoided by me anyway it's just grey gunk 😂

[Patk1]

Absolutely beautiful.a little piece of paradise 💖thanku BB. Enjoy yr time off x

[Blackbird9 in reply to Patk1]

Thankyou Pat I'm still in bed and Lord Stan is right beside he's had his breakfast of course then ran straight back upstairs again 💙💜

[Patk1 in reply to Blackbird9]

😁💖x

[Solily]

The colors are amazing!! I live in the US in Wisconsin and it is still black and gray here with small spots of green where the trees are budding and grass greening!! This picture brightened my day as I need to see color!!! Thank you !! xx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Solily]

I'm glad the colours brightened your day ..💙💜

[Threecats]

What brilliant colours! That looks a lovely, peaceful spot Bb, thank you for sharing😊

[Blackbird9 in reply to Threecats]

It's a lovley little place 💜

[Dedalus]

That is so beautiful. Thank you for your dedication to letting us see your wonderful photographs xxx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Dedalus]

Your so welcome lovley 🥰

[Otto11]

That’s a lovely photo x

[Blackbird9 in reply to Otto11]

Thankyou ❤️

[Shirleyj]

Stunning x

[Blackbird9 in reply to Shirleyj]

Thankyou ❤️

[Mooka]

Stunning as usual. ❤️ Inspired by your photos we have booked a couple of nights in Lyndhurst in a couple of weeks. With Molly of course. Do you have any recommendations for our short stay?

[Blackbird9 in reply to Mooka]

Awww how lovley recommendations what is it you need I can certainly help you x Molly will love the walks in the forest

For lunch or coffee Beaulieu Station Rd Hotel the drift bar does sandwiches coffees pints of lager etc ...dog friendly and there is a walk just over the road from the car park there walk up to the train bridge and cross the bridge walk a few yards and go to the left .. views are breathtaking very open forest so you can see forever ...

Head of into Burley the Queens head pub for lunch and have a walk around the village or surrounding forest ..

Hatchett pond is a lovley walk about 45 mins round the pond and there is a farm shop up the road where you can get take away scones and coffee to have as a snack ....

Hawhill enclosure is a lovley walk..lots of hills though ...my family used to have a sawmill around there spent my summers here when the kids were young making panels and riding the tractor 🚜...

If you like flowers and plants spend the day at Exbury Gardens dog friendly cafe to have lunch etc

Bolderwood deer sanctuary at Rhinefield is a lovley walk dogs on lead during the walks due to the deer ... there's a picnic area and look out spots for the deer ...

If you choose to go off grid be careful unless you have a phone with good reception to keep yourself tracked x

If I think of anything else I will add it here

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[Mooka in reply to Blackbird9]

Thank you so much. That all sounds really good. 💐

[Blackbird9 in reply to Mooka]

Your welcome let me know where you decide to go to .. Google the places I have mentioned and do your own research Lyndhurst is a lovley place and the main link to a lot of places such as Lymington Brockenhurst Beaulieu (where I live ) Milford on sea Highcliffe beach keyhaven ... they're are lots of coffee shops on route and places to rest.. should you need to 💙

[Mooka in reply to Blackbird9]

Thank you. I will let you know how we get on. I think we will get the map and plan our routes. Resting places, pubs and coffee shops sound good too. 🥰

[Stratos20]

Wonderful. Beautiful colours 😊

[Blackbird9 in reply to Stratos20]

Thankyou so much 💓

[Izb1]

What a beautiful site BB and the colours are fantastic. Mine have just flowered x

Colour daytime

[Blackbird9 in reply to Izb1]

These are a beautiful colour 😍

[CDPO16 in reply to Blackbird9]

Beautiful Irene, I love that colour of azalea.

[Izb1]

Wish they lasted a bit longer x

Colour daytime

[Blackbird9 in reply to Izb1]

It's sad how long they last very short but when in bloom just beautiful 😍

[CDPO16 in reply to Izb1]

Beautiful Irene, possibly my favourite colour of azalea/dwarf rhododendron. I had a well established one in that colour for many years but it sadly died last year. My gardener thought that dry soil was the cause. Have asked hubby to keep the others well watered this year. Thank you for showing this one xx

[Izb1 in reply to CDPO16]

Thats so sad, I hope hubby keeps it well watered now as its been so dry. Below is my latest edition and hope the cats stop digging that area up x

Colour daytime

[CDPO16 in reply to Izb1]

Another beauty Irene and very healthy looking. He's been out with the hose pipe a few times so far

[Rattle]

Beautiful photo!Is it Exbury Gardens?

I live in the NE corner of Hampshire so not too far away from your neighbourhood.

We have been on a few day trips to Lyndhurst, Lymington, Milford on sea and to Hiller Gardens, near Romsey, especially these last two years.

So many beautiful places to go!

Thanks for sharing your fantastic photos with us

/Eva x

[Blackbird9 in reply to Rattle]

Hi no I live in Beaulieu Enclosure which is private land to the Montagues ... This is an area just down from where I live ...

Exbury Gardens is about 5 miles up the road to Hilltop and head towards the local beach ⛱️

The forest certainly has her beautiful spots nice to know your a neighbour 😀

[watergazer]

Gorgeous. Picture Suitable for a jigsaw My rhododendron and Azalea are just beginning to bloom x

[Blackbird9 in reply to watergazer]

Ah they will be beautiful 😍

[watergazer in reply to Blackbird9]

I hope so x

[CaptainPugwash]

Beautiful Display Gorgeous Take Care Keep Safe 🖤🖤

[Blackbird9 in reply to CaptainPugwash]

And you 💙

[Mavary]

That’s beautiful.

[Blackbird9 in reply to Mavary]

Thankyou ❤️

[winnabago]

Beautiful picture.

[Blackbird9 in reply to winnabago]

Thanks lovley 💜

[Jaybird19]

that is so beautiful .