…Lilium superbum Lilium superbum Lilium superbum The first seed capsules I have ever seen on Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Red Star’. Still no leaf colouration yet and the central leader has broken…

…officinalis Borago officinalis Lilium hansonii was the only variety in flower yet in the covered frames. Lilium hansonii Lilium hansonii Cupressus lawsoniana ‘Stricta’ which was planted in 1897. Forty foot…

…bicolor and Phormium ‘Cream Delight’ Eucomis bicolor and Persicaria milletii ‘Aurea’. Eucomis bicolor and Persicaria milletii ‘Aurea’ Lilium superbum and Podocarpus totara. Lilium superbum and Podocarpus totara Thalictrum delavayi ‘Hewitt’s…

…for the first time since 1915. 1920 – JCW All the above are over and I start for the Gott match tonight. 1917 – JCW Lilium giganteums start. Wilson’s Fortunei’s…

…Deinanthe bifida Deinanthe bifida Deinanthe caerulea A rare form of Lilium nepalense – very different to the one Burncoose sells. Lilium nepalense Camellia chengii full out in late July! This…

…rain. About halfway through potting up this year’s camellia liners. camellia liners Looking good today in the nursery:Lilium nepalense Lilium nepalense Hoheria lyallii Hoheria lyallii Acca sellowiana ‘Gemini’ Acca sellowiana…

…hard to believe. Rhododendron emarginatum Lilium superbum Lilium superbum I have no idea what this orange-red rhododendron is but am delighted that we have layered it now. orange-red rhododendron orange-red…

…sweet peas Leslie’s begonias. Leslie’s begonias Leslie’s begonias Buddleia ‘White Profusion’ behind Dicksonia antarctica – a good combination. Buddleia ‘White Profusion’ behind Dicksonia antarctica A fine bed of Lilium superbum….

…nice yet and so Eriogynum. There has been a lot of rain on and off for two weeks. American Pillar X X X. 1907 – JCW Lilium giganteum just opening….

…paniculata ‘Limelight’ Lilies in pots to go in the borders next year – many Lilium ‘Stargazer’. Lilies Lilies 2019 – CHW Meanwhile at home Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliant’ in the Isla…