Living in Scotland, it can sometimes feel like I’m in Rhododendron Country. That abundance and familiarity can sometimes dull your palate, and it wasn’t until earlier today when I visited the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh that I saw rhododendrons again with fresh eyes. A rhododendron is a rhododendron is a rhododendron, right? No. Here are two I came across that demonstrate the big difference that they can display.
Rhododendron himantodes
![Rhododendron himantodes Rhododendron himantodes](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/47/475752/rhododendron-himantodes-and-rhododendron-lucy-L-_j7vc6.png)
Rhododendron ‘Lucy Sorensen’
![Rhododendron 'Lucy Sorensen' Rhododendron 'Lucy Sorensen'](http://m5.paperblog.com/i/47/475752/rhododendron-himantodes-and-rhododendron-lucy-L-4cgLLC.png)