…chayes Wild honeybees are busy in a hole in an old sycamore where they have lived for years. honeybees Magnolia ‘Peachy’ in its full glory today below Slip Rail. Magnolia…

…that we had lots this! I see a huge plant below Hovel Cart Road as well today. Rhododendron arboreum ‘Sir Charles Lemon’ Rhododendron arboreum ‘Sir Charles Lemon’ Rhododendron arboreum ‘Peter…

…Bells’ Azalea ‘Melford Lemon’ looking stunning today. I have never taken in this clump before. Azalea ‘Crosswater Red’ is not yet out next door. Azalea ‘Melford Lemon’ Azalea ‘Melford Lemon’…

…x Magnolia ‘J.C. Williams’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ just out and excellent as ever. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ New leaves and flower on Acer campestre ‘Red Shine’. Acer campestre ‘Red Shine’ Although…

…the mature flowers open out flat and turn finally a rich creamy yellow. This new variety will certainly catch on with enthusiasts. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Lemon…

…they appear to have moved on. nest of honey bees nest of honey bees nest of honey bees nest of honey bees This is what happens when you plant a…

…– M. ‘Apricot Brandy’ Any species/hybrid of acuminata 1 spray 1st – M. ‘Lemon Star’ 1st – M. ‘Lemon Star’ RHS Main Rhododendron competition 6 different species Rhododendron trusses 1st…

…of Haddington’ The Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ has lasted well too but the petals had become recurved which I have never seen on the tree itself. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Jaimie and…

…Prunus incisa Prunus incisa Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ now full out too. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Cleopatra’ has faded but still a show after six weeks. Magnolia ‘Cleopatra’…

…really that much to write home about. Perhaps the new growth will be better next spring? Phormium tenax ‘Lemon Spritzer’ Phormium tenax ‘Lemon Spritzer’ Astelia nervosa ‘Red Shadow’ is stunning….