…and, against a blue sky, superb. Perhaps a vague compliment to my first wife? Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Magnolia ‘Sunburst’ by the fernery on the…

…Rhododendron nobleanum Rhododendron nobleanum Rhododendron nobleanum Opposite it Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ is demonstrating that it is semi-deciduous but laden with bud for next spring. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’…

…and varying flowers. Camellia reticulata ‘Emma Gaeta’ Camellia reticulata ‘Emma Gaeta’ Camellia reticulata ‘Emma Gaeta’ Camellia reticulata ‘Dr Clifford Parks’ – at least this one is more common and better…

…good pink colour this year. Sometimes it can be more white/pale. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ The unnamed white magnolia on Bond Street is still quite a show a…

…this plant. Magnolia ‘Tikitere’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ is mauve when full out but greenish yellow initially. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Scrambling up the bank above the drive and…

…‘Emma Williams’ is mauve when full out but greenish yellow initially. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Scrambling up the bank above the drive and hidden away are three good…

…‘Emma Williams’ is semi deciduous and here shedding quite a number of its older leaves. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ A Camellia reticulata (Garden Form) putting on a good…

…Its habit and appearance looks like Rhododendron flavidum to me but I may well be wrong? Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ (yunnanense x ‘Trewithen Orange’) the…

…Decaze’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Rosemary Williams’ as a quick growing upright bush. Camellia x williamsii ‘Rosemary Williams’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Jury’s Yellow’ often holds its dead flower heads to spoil…

…Beauty’ Helleborus ‘Emma’ – one colour on the outside of the flowers and another inside. Helleborus ‘Emma’ Helleborus ‘Emma’ Helleborus Frostkiss ‘Cheryls Shine’ – another highly floriferous and strong growing…

…‘Blood Moon’ Magnolia sargentiana ‘F.J. Williams’ – the original in the Auklandii Garden is more sheltered and only showing colour today. Magnolia sargentiana ‘F.J. Williams’ Magnolia sargentiana ‘F.J. Williams’ Cotoneaster…

…Camellia ‘Holly Bright’ can be red or white Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ just out. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ The white (sported?) form of Camellia ‘Holly Bright’. Camellia ‘Holly Bright’ Camellia ‘Holly Bright’…

…‘Grace Albritton’ This Camellia x williamsii ‘Francis Hanger’ was cut down to reshoot five or six years ago and, today, looking wonderful. Camellia x williamsii ‘Francis Hanger’ Camellia x williamsii…

…young Magnolia ‘F. J. Williams’. Magnolia ‘F. J. Williams’ Magnolias through the arch after another couple of days of strong southerly gales. Magnolias through the arch The new Acacia cultriformis…

…windblown flower on Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Magnolia denudate ‘Forrest Pink’ is showing colour but still far from out. Magnolia denudate ‘Forrest Pink’ Magnolia denudate ‘Forrest Pink’ Magnolia…

…sinogrande and Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’. Rhododendron sinogrande and Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ The Embothriums just showing up. Embothriums Azalea luteum just starting. Normally out to pick for Chelsea in a month’s…

…Magnolia campbellii ‘Betty Jessel’ Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ is semi deciduous but looking a good colour today. Not too bad for a former wife! Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Magnolia dawsoniana ‘Chyverton Red’…

…of around 8-10 feet in only a few years. Euonymus wilsonii Euonymus wilsonii Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ carpeted in flower. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ 2025 – CHW A meeting at Porthpean House…

…Sheriff’ at its superb best. Rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’ But even better today is Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Deutzia calycosa ‘Dali’ out earlier than expected. Deutzia calycosa ‘Dali’ Magnolia…

…All children, grandchildren (and Emma) present. All children, grandchildren (and Emma) present. The tractor rather in keeping with Edith’s life. tractor Edith and admirers enjoying the party. Edith and admirers…