It Was Too Good To Be True

I planted this Rhododendron bush 4 years ago. The first year it grew about a foot but had no buds. The same thing happened the second year. Last year it was covered in buds that turned brown and died. I was ready to uproot this annoying bush, but my mother-in-law assured me it needed another year. Sure enough! On Sunday it was LOADED with beautiful blossoms. It did my heart good to look out the kitchen door and see bright pink in the back yard. Then, last night brought cold temperatures and a heavy frost. I never thought I needed to cover my Rhododendron! It was a sad way to learn that gardening lesson. I do get better at this every year.