There’s something almost luminous about Rhododendron luteum in full bloom. Known as the Yellow Azalea, this deciduous species is one of spring’s most theatrical performers, and it was impossible to resist pointing the Q2 at this spectacular cluster during a recent visit to Somerleyton Hall.
The blooms positively glow with a warm, saturated yellow that feels almost impossibly vivid against the deep green of the surrounding foliage. Look closely and you’ll spot a tiny fly resting among the stamens, a little reminder that the garden is always alive with more than just what immediately catches the eye.
Somerleyton Hall’s gardens are a real hidden gem for nature and botanical photography, and if you haven’t visited in spring when the azaleas are out, you really should.