Native Rhododendron Forecast 2025

After a very poor bloom year in 2024, the native rhododendron, Rhododendron maximum are bounding back this year. the first flowers are now in bloom, but the majority of buds are still closed. Over the next couple of weeks more and more flower buds will swell and open fully displaying a large cluster of white flowers. (Unlike the cultivated rhododendrons that bloom in May, the native species does not typically bloom until last June to early July.) You can check back at our Bloom List for blooming update.