Like andromeda, rhododendron shrubs are in the heath family. There are many colors to choose from; the photo above shows a rhododendron bloom with a lavender-pink color.
Rhododendrons are so popular that even folks who don't know their plants very well can usually identify them....
Picture of blooms from a rhododendron shrub.
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