4th June

…stand Burncoose Nurseries stand Brachychiton hispida on the Tregrehan stand. Brachychiton hispida Brachychiton hispida Iochroma cyaneum – (Deep Purple). Iochroma cyaneum Brugmansia ‘Purple Rain’ which I had not seen before….

6th July

…a borderline plant for us. Brachychiton acerifolius Brachychiton acerifolius Stewartia pteropetiolata is flowering much later than usual this year. On time with other Stewartias but still 6-8 weeks later than…

4th August

…last a little development of its crown. Brachychiton populneus Brachychiton populneus These five Rhododendron sinogrande were moved here from the nursery beds in April. Finally some new growth is emerging…

13th August

Brachychiton populneus Brachychiton populneus Firmania simplex has got away in the heat too although I fear it will be cut back to 4-6in from ground level again next winter. Only…