We have one rhododendron bush in the front yard that always blooms in February, the first one of our several rhododendrons to bloom. The blossoms could have been there a few days before I even noticed them. This one will fully bloom any day now. There have been years when the bush blossomed out during the first days of the month. I am always pleased that this occurs so early in the year. It gives me hope that spring is almost here.