27th April

‘Alison Johnstone’. This is labelled Rhododendron bauhiniflorum below Hovel Cart Road but it is not! Looks more like Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’. Prunus ‘Gyoiku’ is a wonderful green and white and…

23rd April

…some decent flowers by Tin Garden. Magnolia ‘Susan’ Magnolia ‘Susan’ A good young clump of Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’. Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ 2023 – CHW An evening visit…

9th October

…wandering about the garden to come across hidden treasures. Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ I have no idea what this plant by the original Magnolia dawsoniana actually is or…

20th December

…of energy. Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ Trimming a nearby plant has however produced some regrowth from the base so there may still be hope. Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ 2020 – CHW Major…

20th February

…Storm Eunice was miles overhead and the garden (apart from the drive and Hovel Cart Road area) were spared any real wind. Pruning The elderly Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ which had…

19th April

…already and Chelsea Flower Show is still a month away. Embothrium lanceolatum Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’. A must for propagation. Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ The dying clump of Rhododendron morii – they…

24th December

…Rhododendron moulmainense Rhododendron moulmainense Rhododendron moulmainense Flower buds nearly out on Fatsia polycarpa. Fatsia polycarpa More trimming out of deadwood on the Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ by George’s Hut. Rhododendron ‘Alison

3rd April

…– First awarded in 1988 for: Best Exhibit in Section B – Magnolia Classes. Treve was an active member of the Executive Committee. George Johnstone Perpetual Trophy The George Johnstone

10th April

…the path below me eating bluebell leaves. He could see me but was unworried. More large rhododendrons The rare, short lived, temperamental and tender Rhododendron johnstoneanun ‘Johnny Johnstone’ with its…

19th July

…roof on the side of the Blacksmith’s Shop Erigeron ‘See Breeze’ on Monica’s garden wall. Erigeron ‘See Breeze’ Alison’s potted display at the Top Lodge as good as ever. Alison’s…

29th August

…are a great Top Lodge welcome to Caerhays. Alison’s hanging basket begonias Alison’s hanging basket begonias This was originally, in 1999, a clump of ten plants of Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink…

15th April

…nearby about to show. Azalea ‘Tebotan’ Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ with its double flowers. Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ Rhododendron ‘Van Nes Sensation’ Rhododendron ‘Van Nes Sensation’ Something is, like…

22nd April

…Sassafras tzumu The double flowered Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ has lasted in flowers for weeks and weeks this year. Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ Eriobotrya deflexa and Embothrium lanceolatum in…

23rd March

…the ribbon Cutting the ribbon A garden tour for some. Others went around the propagation area. garden tour garden tour garden tour garden tour garden tour Alison sits on one…

23rd June

…is odd in June. Bergenia ‘Morgenrote’ Phlox paniculata ‘David’ especially fine. Phlox paniculata ‘David’ I finally locate Primula vialli ‘Alison Holland’. Primula vialli ‘Alison Holland’ The new to us Azalea…

5th May

…Rhododendron edgeworthii is a stunner. Rather better than our own ‘BertsOwn’ a similar but less striking edgeworthii hybrid. RHODODENDRON johnstoneanum ‘Double Diamond’ RHODODENDRON johnstoneanum ‘Double Diamond’ Rhododendron johnstoneanum ‘Double Diamond’…

10th January 1897- 2020

…a chance sport originating from Trewithen. Camellia x williamsii ‘Celebration’ Rhododendron ‘Peace’ bred at Trewithen and whiter than Rhododendron ‘Alison Johnstone’ has some flowers. It is a near deciduous and…

17th April

…and over mature. The white form of ‘Johnnie Johnstone’ really which we planted out two to three weeks ago. Rhododendron johnstoneanum ‘Double Diamond’ Rhododendron johnstoneanum ‘Double Diamond’ Rhododendron johnstoneanum ‘Double…

26th April

…seen).Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ now full out by Georges Hut. A popular double flowered plant which we need to propagate. Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ Michelia foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ just showing now all…

29th April

…Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ with its amazing double flowers. Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ Sophora macrophylla ‘Sun King’ has no leaves after the cold but huge amounts of flower. Sophora macrophylla ‘Sun King’…