…of Staphylea holocarpa was just coming out. Caerhays does not have this. Staphylea holocarpa Rhododendron ‘Countess of Haddington’ and Rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’ – stunning! Rhododendron ‘Countess of Haddington’ Rhododendron ‘Tinner’s…

…Sheriff’ were the best two of a range of decorum crosses and were named at Chelsea some 20 years ago. RHODODENDRON ‘High Sheriff’ RHODODENDRON ‘High Sheriff’ Magnolia ‘Caerhays Surprise’ Rhododendron…

…x brooklynensis ‘Titan’ Rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’ (Caerhays/FJW bred) is just opening. Rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’ Rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’ The Magnolia x loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ is nearly full out outside the back…

…‘King George’ and Rhododendron ‘Nancor’ Azalea amoena and rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’. Azalea amoena and rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’ Magnolia ‘Gold Star’ by the lodge. Magnolia ‘Gold Star’ Rhododendron ‘Veryan Bay’ Rhododendron…

…slowly. Rhododendron crassum Rhododendron chapmanii full out in a week as well with new growth. Rhododendron chapmanii Rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’ at its superb best. Rhododendron ‘High Sheriff’ But even better…

…most sincere compliments and respects to Anthony Fortescue and his family for over a fortnight. Anthony was my successor as High Sheriff of Cornwall last spring but sadly and inexplicably…

…no longer High Sheriff and do not have to stay up all night to formally announce the result. I am corrected by the returning officer who says we have 146…

…nearly over but others in the garden are not. Clearly several different original collections here and well worth collecting seed. ‘Tinners Blush’ and ‘High Sheriff’ are our decorum crosses and…

…a week’s rest from the end of the shooting season. Mr Billy runs incessantly jumping with energy and joy. 2015 – CHW Richard Carew-Pole arrives for High Sheriff’s dinner at…

…Echiums Echiums Off then to the induction of Paul Young-Jamieson as High Sheriff of Cornwall at Carnanton. A very jolly party and lunch after the legal bit. About as archaic…

…and it certainly is. Flowers over a very long period. Camellia ‘High Fragrance’ Camellia ‘High Fragrance’ Sophora japonica ‘Sun King’ absolutely superb again this year. Sophora japonica ‘Sun King’ Photinia…

…Ants Ants Ants 2024 – CHW Three different phases of autumn colour on the same clump of Rhododendron schlippenbachii. Rhododendron schlippenbachii Rhododendron schlippenbachii Rhododendron schlippenbachii The first few high up…

…down from the Top Lodge just 2 in flower. Camellia japonica ‘High Hat’ is always very early. Camellia japonica ‘High Hat’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Paradise Blush’ is the second and only…

…which has emerged in the hedge. Euonymus europaeus First high up flowers on Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’. Too high up for any scent. Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ Last…

…high up on Magnolia zenii. So we now have 7 magnolias in flower! Magnolia zenii First flower out on Camellia x williamsii ‘Delia Williams’. A little later than usual I…

…mist this magnolia campbellii above Crinodendron Hedge is suddenly full out high up. Totally unfrosted and a good colour. magnolia campbellii The first bud opens on Magnolia ‘F.J. Williams’. Magnolia…

…in Bjuv, Sweden, is making a great show now in Kennel Close. Magnolia cylindrica ‘Bjuv’ Magnolia cylindrica ‘Bjuv’ 2023 – CHW High pressure over the UK so the fine weather…

…CHW Typically it’s raining again with high winds for the weekend. Not good news for the Spring Show at Wadebridge or for our wedding event in a tent in Beach…

…a conservatory plant. Pomaderis elliptica Above Higher Quarry Nursery I find another Rhodoleia which was planted only a year ago. Forgetful! This is Rhodoleia parvipetala (FMWJ 13422) rather than R….

…form Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ is not something which you often notice flowering. Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ Magnolia acuminata var subcordata flowering high up. Magnolia acuminata var subcordata Magnolia ‘Genie’ still in…