…probably the one which died. Azara dentata Azara dentata Azara dentata Pieris japonica ‘Charles Williams’, named after my great uncle, is flowering late. This record tree has survived the ravages…

…A carpet of flowers under the hedgerow of Camellia ‘Brigadoon’. Camellia ‘Brigadoon’ Rhododendron davidsonianum now full out. Rhododendron davidsonianum Azara dentata plastered in flower. Azara dentata Azara dentata Azara dentata…

…lanceolata smelling gorgeous at the entrance to the walled garden. I have never seen this better in flower. Even better in flower than Azara dentata? Azara lanceolata Azara lanceolata Rhododendron…

…tree measuring records. Pittosporum adaphniphilloides Pittosporum adaphniphilloides Azara microphylla was plastered in tiny flowers. Azara microphylla Azara microphylla Hebe ‘Heartthrob’ – vulgar and disgusting perhaps but very saleable. Hebe ‘Heartthrob’…

…integrifolia ‘Variegata’ looks particularly fine today. Wonderful colour combinations in the leaf. Azara integrifolia ‘Variegata’ Azara integrifolia ‘Variegata’ Cornus officinalis is full out and very attractive today. Rather similar to…

…Paeonia obovata var. alba Azara dentata looking very fine against a wall. Azara dentata Azara dentata Olearia cheesemanii full out. Olearia cheesemanii Female flowers on Holboellia coriacea. Holboellia coriace 2022…

…leaves on Cornus macrophylla droop down and curl in on themselves before dropping. Cornus macrophylla Azara uruguayensis has odd leaflets between the proper leaves. Azara uruguayensis Azara uruguayensis Schima superba…

…‘Morning Mist’ is nearly over. Not that exciting a recent introduction to the garden. Camellia ‘Morning Mist’ Camellia ‘Morning Mist’ A 1991 planted Azara microphylla ‘Variegata’ has toppled over by…

…plant put in in 1961. Not as horrid as some evergreen camellias. Camellia japonica ‘Variegata’ Camellia japonica ‘Variegata’ Azara integrifolia var brownea with wonderful scent. Azara integrifolia var brownea Then…

…from the flowers. Laurelia sempervirens Rhododendron ‘Cillicalyx’ just coming out. Rhododendron ‘Cillicalyx’ Magnolia ‘Genie’ just out in flower below Tin Garden. Magnolia ‘Genie’ The chocolate smell of Azara microphylla ‘Variegata’…