…stumped but it is a very gentle and attractive mix of colours. Can anyone help? [It is Magnolia ‘Hot Pants’ rather than Hot Lips] Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’…

…‘Kursar’ Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ – the red striping in the tepals is exceptionally good. Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia…

…the third struggling) is in too hot a position. We need more shade to grow this beautiful variety properly. Hydrangea aspera ‘Hot Chocolate’ Just about missed the first flowers of…

…Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ is now full out in Kennel Close and aptly named. An excellent hybrid not to be confused with ‘Hot Pants’. Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia…

…Ice’). Prunus ‘Matsumae-fuki’ (‘Chocolate Ice’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-fuki’ (‘Chocolate Ice’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-fuki’ (‘Chocolate Ice’) Prunus ‘Ichiyo’ (‘Pink Champagne’). Prunus ‘Ichiyo’ (‘Pink Champagne’) Prunus ‘Ichiyo’ (‘Pink Champagne’) Prunus ‘Ichiyo’ (‘Pink Champagne’) Prunus…

…Chocolate’ (Wakehurst Chocolate is easier) is another good new birch variety. The bark will become better but it isn’t bad now. Betula utilis ‘Wakehurst Place Chocolate’ Betula utilis ‘Wakehurst Place…

…edgeworthii Rhododendron nuttallii x Rhododendron edgeworthii Bartlettiana sordida Bartlettiana sordida Tom’s tamarillo with tomato like fruit. tamarillo Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ in the walled garden. Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’…

…from the past. Stewartia sinensis Stewartia sinensis 2003 – FJW Rain came after warm (not hot) dry spell. 1989 – FJW Very hot spell continues – no end in sight….

…‘Chocolate Ice’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-fuki’ (syn ‘Chocolate Ice’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-fuki’ (syn ‘Chocolate Ice’) 2016 – CHW A most hectic day with two full tours, one with lunch and one with tea…

…Rhododendron aberconwayi Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ is improving with age (now 17) too. Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ A wild self sown clump of Primula pulverulenta in a damp spot…