…plant and not nearly as hardy, common or floriferous even though from the Mediterranean rather than Chile. That is the ‘common’ bit I suppose. Myrtus luma Myrtus luma Myrtus luma…

…wilsoniana have now turned an attractive bright red. Sorbus wilsoniana Sorbus wilsoniana Even now the remnants of The Beast are still showing up. Luma apiculata (Myrtus luma) has considerable bark…

…from a cutting given to us by Chip Luma. It looks like a seriously good form of Rhododendron maddenii. Chip Luma rhodo Chip Luma rhodo Chip Luma rhodo Tom Hudson…

…between the white flowers and the variegated foliage. Most flowers are on the sunnier side as you can see. A great display for July. Luma apiculata ‘Glanleam Gold’ Luma apiculata…

…for it to go having done its job – or all three plants actually. Luma apiculata ‘Glenlean Gold’ Luma apiculata ‘Glenlean Gold’ Luma apiculata ‘Glenlean Gold’ One of Karol’s small…

…Olearia pachyphylla Puya chilensis flowers full out despite the cold winter. Puya chilensis Puya chilensis Luma chequen just coming out as a huge bush 20ft tall and wide. Luma chequen…

…Rooted camellia species liners in trays. camellia species liners Luma apiculata self-sown seedlings from Caerhays now potted up. Luma apiculata self-sown seedlings Luma apiculata self-sown seedlings Louisa, the chief propagator,…

…and stock in due course. Magnolia ‘Avocet’ Magnolia ‘Avocet’ Amomyrtus luma (formerly Myrtus lechleriana) is coming out as a 25ft tall tree above Orchid House Nursery. Amomyrtus luma Amomyrtus luma…

…Ilex cornuta Ilex cornuta 2019 – CHW Jaimie has discovered a veritable sea of self-sown Amomyrtus luma (formerly Myrtus luma) seedlings above the Four in Hand. Amomyrtus luma The three…

…good colour and no leaves to be seen yet. Magnolia ‘Solar Flair’ Rhododendron ‘Chip Luma’ – wonderful cross. Rhododendron ‘Chip Luma’ Magnolia ‘Banana Split’ – silly name perhaps but not…