Rhododendron Pink I

Rhododendron Pink I by Regina Geoghan. A close up image of a cluster of ;lavender pink rhododendron blooms. Photographed at Van Vleck House and... more

by Regina Geoghan

Title

Rhododendron Pink I

Artist

Regina Geoghan

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Rhododendron Pink I by Regina Geoghan. A close up image of a cluster of ;lavender pink rhododendron blooms. Photographed at Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair New Jersey. Owned by the Montclair Foundation, the site is well known for the variety of rhododendrons and azaleas on display, many of them hybrids named after Van Vleck family members. Also featured is a Chinese Wisteria tree that blooms in mid to late May. The house, of Mediterranean Revival style, was built in 1916 and the family continued to own it until 1993 when it was taken over by the Montclair Foundation. The gardens are open daily to the public with no charge. Wisteria vines, planted in 1939, wrap around the back portico of the home and the scene is a favorite of artists and photographers when they are in bloom. Three generations of the Van Vleck family lived on the 5.8 acre property and developed the grounds throughout the past century. The garden evolved over decades with the main focus on ericaceous plants, with rhododendrons and azaleas being particular favorites. Today, the Van Vleck property provides an excellent example of the large homes built in this New York City suburb during the late 1800s.

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January 3rd, 2012