They certainly spread their seed on the ground (like Onan). Whether a purple-flowered parent can produce a white-flowered offspring I don't know - it would depend on the genetics of the other parent, if any.
Steve - I have to agree with you. I've been on so many hill walks that have a long 'start' in wooded areas and they're swamped by Rhodo ponticum.
I inherited a large rhodie here by the front door, and while it does look quite stunning when it's in flower and has lovely rusty red new growth, I really don't like them. I'm always thinking I might take it out. Can't decide.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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heh heh heh. It's a good act then.
They certainly spread their seed on the ground (like Onan). Whether a purple-flowered parent can produce a white-flowered offspring I don't know - it would depend on the genetics of the other parent, if any.
Steve - I have to agree with you. I've been on so many hill walks that have a long 'start' in wooded areas and they're swamped by Rhodo ponticum.
I inherited a large rhodie here by the front door, and while it does look quite stunning when it's in flower and has lovely rusty red new growth, I really don't like them. I'm always thinking I might take it out. Can't decide.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's fine in China or the Himalayas or wherever it comes from, but we're short enough of native trees here there days without this foreign thug
i'm going to take mine out, unsure when, want to replace it with a lilac i,ve got ..but that's only 2 foot tall at the mo so may look a bit odd!