…villosus from South Africa. Melianthus leaves all right (although green) but look at the flower colour! Melianthus villosus Melianthus villosus Melianthus villosus Melianthus villosus Muehlenbeckia complexa with a flower! No…

…flowering. I have never seen this on our Burncoose stockplant. Melianthus major Melianthus major Melianthus major Firmania simplex in full flower. Note the huge leaves with five lobes. Firmania simplex…

…this rare South African species and get it into the catalogue. Melianthus villosus Melianthus villosus Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ in full flower. Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’…

…Malus transitoria ‘Ruby’ I think this is Pimelia drupacea in flower which I had also never seen. An Australian shrub which reminds me of Ozothamnus and very attractive today. Pimelia…

…seed pods. Melianthus major Melianthus major Plenty of seed heads forming on Acacia dealbata overhanging the garden. Acacia dealbata Hypericum ‘Hidcote’ and Jasminum officinale affine flowering nicely together outside the…

…it sold well. What else is blue in flower in August? Commelia colestis Commelia colestis Sedum ‘Gold Mound’ may be dwarf and a rockery plant but it is still quite…

…‘n’ Ice” Camellia ‘Free Spirit’ Camellia ‘Free Spirit’ Camellia ‘Free Spirit’ Camelia ‘Silver Ruffles’ Camelia ‘Silver Ruffles’ Camelia ‘Silver Ruffles’ And some newer magnolias:Magnolia ‘Sentinel’ – quite dull! Magnolia ‘Sentinel’…

…(HWJK 2213) with its very dark flowers. Holboellia latifolia var. chartacea Berberis hypokerina – a small plant just in flower. Berberis hypokerina Pimelia drupacea Pimelia drupacea 2021 – CHW Allen…

…this was a huge 6-7ft tall clump of Melianthus major. The cold has reduced it just to a couple of tiny shoots from the old roots. Mostly dead. Melianthus major…

…guizhou Dichroa guizhou Hydrangea serrata ‘Mount’ Also nearly over. Hydrangea serrata ‘Mount’ Huge flower on the Melianthus villosus. Melianthus villosus We know these seeds are not worth growing on the…

…lead. Today this plant would be called Camellia ‘Mathotiana’ (‘Mathotiana Rubra’). The original spelling of ‘CAMELIA’ on the label is presumably a mistake? Or is it? There is a fine…

…their Melianthus major or much else.The new plants which we should consider for our next catalogue include:Achillea ‘Terracotta’ Achillea ‘Terracotta’ Linaria ‘Peachy’ Linaria ‘Peachy’ Acaenia microphylla ‘Kupferteppich’ – particularly fine…

…fear it is not hardy? Ballota acetabulosa Ballota acetabulosa Ballota acetabulosa Ballota acetabulosa This is the seed of Bencomia caudata which has a leaf a bit like a Melianthus. Bencomia…

…male owners and partners. I buy a Melianthus major to make amends.Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ is just coming out on huge stalks. Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ Crocosmia ‘Limpopo’ –…

…been exhibited for an award before)The recommendations from the RHS Rhododendron, Camelia and Magnolia Group have to be ratified by the RHS Woody Plant Committee and hence the delay. Few…

…salicifolia below Engine House – over 30ft high – Rhus blown over in gale week before also one Camelia oleifera. Snowdrops good – some Lapagerias. 1931 – JCW H mollis…

…Patti and also Adolphe Audusson. 1930 – JCW Perhaps 20 species of Rhodo and 6-8 hybrids showing flower, the Camelia speciosa have been very good, there are some good Lapagerias…

…double sloe has less flower. Blood red Auklandii very fair and the whites starting. The Melianthera is the best thing at the place. 1924 – JCW The double sloe is…

…Camelia ‘Pink Icicle’ Podocarpus x ‘Orangeade’ Magnolia sargentiana robusta x sprengeri ‘Diva’ Second Prize Pieris japonica ‘Forrest Flame’, Erica arborea & Azara microphylla Camellia ‘Brigadoon’ First Prize While cutting for…