…A very contorted and spreading plant which is 40 years old. Magnolia ‘Ann’ Magnolia ‘Ann’ Magnolia ‘Ann’ Exbury’s Rhododendron ‘Lady Montagu Group’ splendid today. Exbury’s Rhododendron ‘Lady Montagu Group’ Rhododendron…

…flower. Rhododendron ‘Countess of Haddington’ Rhododendron ‘Countess of Haddington’ Rhododendron ‘Ann Teese’ from Glendoick is perhaps the best thing in the garden (rhodo wise) today. Rhododendron ‘Ann Teese’ Rhododendron ‘Ann…

…Mouse’ Magnolia ‘Mighty Mouse’ Magnolia ‘Mighty Mouse’ Lizzie’s ‘Honesty’ (Lunaria annua) from her mother’s garden. It can be an annual or a biennial. Lizzie’s ‘Honesty’ (Lunaria annua) 2024 – CHW…

…a growth habit like Magnolia ‘Butterflies’. Magnolia ‘Golden Goblet’ Magnolia ‘Golden Goblet’ Rhododendron ‘Anne Teese’ at its absolute best – again stunning! Rhododendron ‘Anne Teese’ Rhododendron ‘Anne Teese’ Attractive new…

…Magnolia ‘Betty’ Magnolia ‘Ann’ Magnolia ‘Ann’ Magnolia ‘Ann’ Magnolia ‘Judy’ Magnolia ‘Judy’ The best rhododendrons flowering in the species collection were: Rhododendron cinnabarinum subsp xanthocodon Purpurellum Group Rhododendron cinnabarinum subsp…

…Cutting back a Magnolia ‘Ann’ which was encroaching on the Main Ride. It will reshoot but needed doing. Cutting back Magnolia ‘Ann’ Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ (‘Senkaki’) at its autumn…

…Clethra mexicana with buds. Clethra mexicana It is the time of the year for rabbit damage. Here on the low growing Magnolia ‘Ann’. Magnolia ‘Ann’ Rhododendron keysii still full of…

…Surprise’ Magnolia x loebneri ‘Mag’s Pirouette’ and Magnolia ‘Anne Leitner’ above the Hovel. Magnolia x loebneri ‘Mag’s Pirouette’ Spring lambs in White Stiles. Foxes have threatened and been dealt with….

…the trunk. Nothofagus dombeyi The new laundry is now being filled with holiday let furniture and linen. Justine and Ann are moving stuff into the store as Pheas finishes off…

…and will be well over by Chelsea. Another candidate is out far too early. Rhododendron ‘Countess of Haddington’ Rhododendron ‘Countess of Haddington’ The gorgeous scented Rhododendron ‘Ann Teese’ which we…

…A good show of bronzy new growth on the ancient Camellia sasanquas. Camellia sasanquas Stewartia rostrata just coming out on the drive. Stewartia rostrata Stewartia rostrata In Roy & Ann…