28th March

…Not exactly early for this rhodo as I have said before. Rhododendron cilpinense Rhododendron cilpinense Rhododendron cilpinense Magnolia ‘Iolanthe’ is now full out after eight weeks of showing some colour….

17th February

…just starting. Rhododendron sargentianum While Rhododendron cilpinense still in bud. Rhododendron cilpinense I think this is Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’ but may be wrong and it is similar to…

2nd March

…‘Christmas Cheer’ ‘Ostara’ and cilpinense ‘Ostara’ and cilpinense ‘Ostara’ and ‘Bric-a-Brac’ ‘Ostara’ and ‘Bric-a-Brac’ cilpinense and ‘Bric-a-Brac’ cilpinense and ‘Bric-a-Brac’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ at the entrance to Burncoose Garden. Magnolia…

8th March

cilpinense just out at the cash point entrance to the garden. Not yet showing at Burncoose or on the main ride. Rhododendron cilpinense Rhododendron cilpinense Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ starting to come…

12th March

…Rhododendron cilpinense Rhododendron cilpinense I think this is Boquila trifoliata outside the back yard with buds and copious new growth appearing. It is supposed to flower in the autumn or…

11th March

…alba seedling and Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ Rhododendron cilpinense and Rhododendron moupinense at the entrance to the gardens. These are seldom full out at the same time together. Rhododendron cilpinense and…

24th March

…The rare Camellia glabsipetala. Camellia glabsipetala Camellia glabsipetala Labelled Camellia japonica species? Camellia japonica species Camellia japonica species Quercus agrifolia in flower. Quercus agrifolia Quercus agrifolia Quercus agrifolia Rhododendron cilpinense

20th February

…‘Brigadoon’ Buds nearly ready to burst on Rhododendron cilpinense. Rhododendron cilpinense Camellia x williamsii ‘Galaxie’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Galaxie’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ would normally be out by now but, thankfully,…

25th February

…(50) to qualify for ‘Spring has Sprung in Cornwall’. The coldest day of the year by far today with worse to come. Magnolia campbellii Magnolia campbellii Rhododendron cilpinense is just…

30th July

…nice species casualties of nice species Rhododendron cilpinense was however a survivor to finally cheer us up. Rhododendron cilpinense 2017 – CHW Jaimie has sent me pictures of the new…