Identification: Early blooming deep pink buds, light pink flowers

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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    This rhododendron at Ceperley Meadow in Stanley Park is so beautiful, I want to call it by name, not that I can promise to remember it. I would think that the auricular leaf base on somewhat long leaves would be distinctive, but I can't seem to figure out how to query that. And not all the leaves have those ears. The flowers have very faint markings but not really a splotch. The flowers as they open seem darker on the outside.
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