We have been so fortunate lately, seeing all the Mountain Laurel in bloom.  They are all over the neighborhood, all along the roadsides, in the woods.  Well, this one is at Meeks Park, and it's RED!!!  I've never seen one this dark.  Usually they are pink and white.  
 

It doesn't appear to have been planted:  it looks like it grew there naturally.  Go see it;  it's right near the bridge that leads to the Mill Wheel Museum.  I'm hoping to see more in my travels.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!