A close view of the leathery leaves, lavender blue blossoms and prominent stamens and anthers of a "Bob's Blue" rhododendron flowering in spring

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The "Bob's Blue" hybrid rhododendron was developed in Maple Ridge, British Columbia by the late Dr. Bob Rhodes, who registered the variety in 1979. It has been popular in the region and in 2011 it was recognized by the American Rhododendron Society as one of the 25 Best Rhododendrons of the Year.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Gabriola Island, BC, Canada
Photo credit: © Laurie MacBride / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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