Id for a neighbour please

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  1. Sheal

    Sheal Total Gardener

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    It resembles an Azalea but the bell shaped flowers are a good three inches in length, dark pink on the outside and pale pink on the inside.

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  2. Purple Streaks

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    Had one like this where we used to live the lady next door said it was an Azalia .So while we lived there it was always an Azalea.
     
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    • The Eden

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      Agree with Purple Streaks. Azaleas are now all lumped as Rhododendrons. This one is the round leaved Rhododendron orbiculare.
       
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      • pete

        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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        Dendyrhodums as my grandmother used to call them. :biggrin:
         
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        • Bluejayway

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          Rosydendrons was my MIL's version!
           
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          • Sheal

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            Thank you Purple Streaks and The Eden. My neighbour will be pleased. :)
             
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