…At last, and for the first time here, Magnolia ernestii (formerly Michelia wilsonii M. sinensis) is just out. Similar in shape and colour to M. martinii but smaller and less…

…over. cross of Rhododendron ‘Moser’s Maroon’ with Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ Four very different forms of Hydrangea sargentiana: One outside the front gate. A smaller paler version beside it. smaller paler…

…a very odd flowering habit. It would grow much taller than this in a border. Lobelia excelsa Lobelia excelsa 2017 – CHW First trip to Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Rudbeckia maxima…

…first flowers on the largest white Camellia sasanqua. largest white Camellia sasanqua The second, smaller, white Camellia sasanqua is further out. Two days ago nothing. smaller, white Camellia sasanqua smaller,…

…magellanica is quite different in appearance from the Maytenus boaria which we grow well. A smaller and slower growing tree but also a Chilean species. Maytenus magellanica The attractive foliage…

…as far as I can see. A horrible smelling box of picked quinces destined for someone who wants to make quince jam. I find that I am allergic to the…

…of around 6-8ft in height with a similar or smaller spread. It is clearly deciduous and this suggests it may be Ilex verticellata although it is not as I recollect…

…it is a much taller evergreen shrub of 6-8 feet. Helwingia chinensis Helwingia chinensis Betula ‘Grayswood’ only takes us so far with its true identity? Betula ‘Grayswood’ Prunus rufa with…

…flowers had a purple dash in the centre of the tepals and the flowers were much smaller. Viburnum fansiparense with fruit. Viburnum fansiparense Viburnum hoanglienense with flower and very distinctive…

…13168). Ilex aff. gagnepainiana (FMWJ 13168) Our replacement Quercus engelmannii is getting going. Quercus engelmannii Tilia paucicostata killed by deer nibbling. All wire netting surrounds must now be taller. Tilia…