We need beauty because it makes us ache to be worthy of it. ~Mary Oliver, American poet
Oh my Azalea
How big and lovely you are
Wish your blooms would stay
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Musings by an ND Domer's Mom 
Bellissima, Debbie!
Azalea’s are so beautiful, aren’t they? And I love all the various colors they grow. Not far from where I live there is an azalea park, dedicated to white azaleas. When in bloom, the park looks like it’s covered in snow.
Have a fabulous Sunday, my friend! X
Ron, I bought two white azaleas last year; one died shortly after planting, and the other is barely limping along. I’m babying it because it was so beautiful when I bought it, and I want to see that loveliness again.
The pink one pictured is considerably more established (think: several years). Some years, it doesn’t bloom as much as this one though. Regardless, I love having it!
One of these days, you’re going to take a photo of that white azalea park for us, aren’t you?!! xo
What fabulous color, Debbie. If that azalea was growing in my yard, I’d want it to stay, too! You managed to contain a lot of beauty and a lot of appreciate in your haiku!
Thanks so much, Linda. I guess I got it to pose at the right time, for it’s been gradually dropping blossoms ever since. They’re pretty with their glossy green leaves, but there’s just something almost magical about one in full bloom!!
This is one plant that seems to be worth the year wait for its bloom. You are right though it’s too bad the blooms don’t last longer.
Thanks, John. Azaleas are highly toxic, so best to keep the pups away from them. I’m lucky in that Dallas never gnawed on any of the plants in the yard.
We know about toxic. I wish I coud have some but as you say…pups come first.
Always!!!
Wow, Debbie, lovely plant! If only we could fix them in time when they reach the perfect stage. I guess that’s the joy of photography!
So true! I tend to be like that with puppies and kitties — their “baby” stages are so cute that I sometimes wish they could stay that way. Not so with humans — they’re better when they become thinking, reasoning people, ha!
Haha! Agreed!
Wouldn’t that be something if they stayed all summer? They are beautiful!
Thanks, Dawn. They have such pretty leaves during much of the year, but these short-lived blooms really make them stand out!