18th March

…for propagation). Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Got the light right to photograph Magnolia ‘Bishop Michael’ together with Magnolia campbellii alba in Rogers Quarry. Normally the bishop is over before alba…

31st December

…high up flowers on Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ about the same time as last year. ‘Bo Peep’ and ‘Crossbill’ are usually out in tandem. Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ now…

28th February

…proof. revamped conservatory A very dark form with more than a hint of pink on the Tregullow Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’. Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Contrast this with a flower on another…

30th January

…out. I looked on Sunday but this is at the back of the original clump. Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Hiraethlyn’ was cut down a few years ago…

25th March

…time. Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ A quick look at Gordonia axillaris which has come through the winter unscathed apart from deer nibbling at the base. Gordonia axillaris Gordonia axillaris Magnolia…

14th February

…x williamsii ‘Mary Pickthorn’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Pickthorn’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Pickthorn’ Suddenly Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ is full out and outstanding today. Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Rhododendron flavidum now…

26th January

…Carpinus kawakamii First flowers at the top of Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’. Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Likewise on Rhododendron ‘Bo-Peep’ (yellow form). Rhododendron ‘Bo-Peep’ (yellow form) 2017 – CHW The shooting season is over…

1st January

…a flower on Rhododendron keysii at any time of the year and today is no exception. Rhododendron keysii Rhododendron keysii First odd flowers on Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ but they have yet…

10th November

…original clump of Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ cut down to reshoot for the second or third time in my lifetime. Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Azalea ‘Greenway’ often has odd secondary flowers but a good…

3rd February

…totally unfrosted which is unexpected. Brassaiopsis dumicola (KWJ 12217) Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ already full out below the Engine House. Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Camellia reticulata ‘Royalty’ just out on the Main Ride. Camellia…