As I type this we are gettiong 5-10 cm of snow. I managed to take a couple of pictures of the Erica carnea at work (Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden) before the snow began.

In the first picture there is (foreground to background) December Rd, Anne Sparkes and Springwood White. The rhododendron is Double Dip, a yakushimanum hybrid.

The second pic is a closer view of Anne Sparkes...shy bloomer but makes up in its stunning winter colour...it will turn bright yellow in summer!