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Frank A. Smith Rhododendron Garden

From giant elephant ears (Colocasia esculenta) to dainty peacock moss (Selaginella uncinata), the Rhododendron Garden’s contemporary design is rich with shade-loving plants that flourish in Atlanta. An intimate pond and a dry streambed are bordered by an abundance of rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp. & cvs.), small flowering trees, and eclectic ground covers.  This garden is perfect for individuals seeking inspiration for their own shaded landscape. 


The spring blooms of mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) accentuate this beautiful evergreen shrub for shade gardens. Dozens of rhododendrons (Rhododendron species) that thrive under southern conditions burst with color in spring. Many visitors stop to enjoy this small pond nestled into the hillside and surrounded by bloom. A variety of shade plants both rare and familiar follow a curving dry stream bed in the Rhododendron Garden.


 
         
         
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