18th May

…dying rhododendrons from previous droughts. Rhododendron ‘Bobolink’. Rhododendron ‘Bobolink’ Rhododendron ‘Yellow Petticoats’. Rhododendron ‘Yellow Petticoats’ Rhododendron ‘Yellow Petticoats’ Rhododendron ‘Lemon Meringue’. Rhododendron ‘Lemon Meringue’ Rhododendron ‘Lemon Meringue’ Rhododendron ‘Lemon Meringue’…

11th May

‘Lemon Meringue’ Rhododendron ‘Lemon Meringue’ Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Cameo’ Rhododendron ‘Lem’s Cameo’ Rhododendron cinnarbarinum Concatenans Group Rhododendron cinnarbarinum Concatenans Group Rhododendron vaseyi was exceptionally good in shade. Rhododendron vaseyi Rhododendron vaseyi…

16th May

…‘Bobolink’ Rhododendron ‘Lemon Meringue’. Rhododendron ‘Lemon Meringue’ At last good new growth on the big leaf rhodos after the rain. good new growth on the big leaf rhodos Rhododendron griffithianum…

7th April

…tinus ‘Trelease’ Persea japonica with its first fruits. Persea japonica Magnolia ‘Fairy Blush’ just showing. Magnolia ‘Fairy Blush’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia pseudokobus ‘Kubishimodoki’. Magnolia pseudokobus ‘Kubishimodoki’…

8th April

…classes for 12 vases. The main display classes for 12 vases The Caerhays magnolia exhibits which were ‘Best in Show’. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Margaret Helen’. Magnolia…

15th April

…is a brilliant yellow as it first comes out. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Purple Globe’ with its first flower somewhat battered. A new one…

30th April

…I have never taken in this clump before. Azalea ‘Crosswater Red’ is not yet out next door. Azalea ‘Melford Lemon’ Azalea ‘Melford Lemon’ Azalea ‘Melford Lemon’ Azalea ‘Melford Lemon’ Viburnum…

16th April

…as this. Magnolia ‘Cleopatra’ x Magnolia ‘J.C. Williams’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ just out and excellent as ever. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ New leaves and flower on Acer campestre ‘Red Shine’. Acer…

3rd May

…flat and turn finally a rich creamy yellow. This new variety will certainly catch on with enthusiasts. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Looking…

27th April

‘Lemon Star’ – Awarded the Quicke Cup for best Magnolia exhibit in show 1st – M. ‘Lemon Star’ Any species/hybrid except acuminata single bloom 1st – M. ‘Tikitere’ 1st –…

8th October

‘Lemon Spritzer’ is really that much to write home about. Perhaps the new growth will be better next spring? Phormium tenax ‘Lemon Spritzer’ Phormium tenax ‘Lemon Spritzer’ Astelia nervosa ‘Red…

RHS Savill Garden – Flower Show Pictures – 2018

…its leaves Spiraea prunifolia Spiraea prunifolia Beberis x stenophylla ‘Lemon Queen’ – one to get for the catalogue Beberis x stenophylla ‘Lemon Queen’ Beberis x stenophylla ‘Lemon Queen’ Pulmonaria ‘Blue…

30th January

…liners awaiting potting. rhododendron liners rhododendron liners Santolina ‘Lemon Fizz’ – a few stock plants put aside as this is not yet for sale online I believe. Santolina ‘Lemon Fizz’…

15th October

…Magnolia globosa Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ at its very best. Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ An extraordinary sight. Secondary flowers on a red flowered tree peony in October! red flowered…

2nd July

…about to flower. Cotoneaster ‘Exburyensis’ Last and not very yellow flower on Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’. First flowers out in early April! Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Aesculus californica full out. It has…

26th September

…which grew to 6ft or more. [It is Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’] Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ A 35 year old Malus ‘Golden Hornet’ laden to the gunnels with fruit….

25th September

…Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ just coming out at about 8-9ft in height in front of the drawing room where it was planted only a year ago. Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ Helianthus ‘Lemon

12th April

…‘Banana Split’ Prunus incisa is now a splendid show. Planted in 2010 and already 12-15ft. Prunus incisa Prunus incisa Prunus incisa Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ now full out too. Magnolia ‘Lemon

11th April

…and what a good yellow it again is! Even the farmers liked it and they might even buy one or two. Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ Magnolia ‘Lemon Star’ The bank outside…

1st April

…I have seen. Rhododendron arboreum ‘Sir Charles Lemon’ Rhododendron arboreum ‘Sir Charles Lemon’ Magnolia ‘Genie’ is now coming out properly with only a few premature windblown flowers frosted. The start…