31st March
…‘Matsumae-beni-yukata’ Prunus ‘Matsumae-beni-yukata’ Magnolia ‘Gold Finch’, planted in 2014, is already a decent tree. Just a few flowers out yet. Magnolia ‘Gold Finch’ Magnolia ‘Petit Chicon’, also 2014 planted, is…
…‘Matsumae-beni-yukata’ Prunus ‘Matsumae-beni-yukata’ Magnolia ‘Gold Finch’, planted in 2014, is already a decent tree. Just a few flowers out yet. Magnolia ‘Gold Finch’ Magnolia ‘Petit Chicon’, also 2014 planted, is…
…‘Pink Parasol’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-beni-murasaki’ (syn ‘Candy Floss’) rather less spectacular but will be good. Prunus ‘Matsumae-beni-murasaki’ (syn ‘Candy Floss’) Prunus ‘Matsumae-beni-murasaki’ (syn ‘Candy Floss’) The Kunming camellias are nearly over…
…Beni-yutaka’ Prunus ‘Matsumae Beni-yutaka’ Prunus ‘Matsumae Beni-yutaka’ Prunus ‘Matsumae Beni-yutaka’ Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Golden Sun’ with wonderful red autumn colour. The new leaves may be yellow but the winter colour is…
…performing rather well in Kennel Close. Magnolia ‘Crystal Chalice’ Magnolia ‘Crystal Chalice’ Magnolia ‘Crystal Chalice’ Magnolia ‘Crystal Chalice’ Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-Yutaka’ with its first flowers. The first of the Matsumae…
…cherries. When will these become more widely available to the trade? The best we saw were: Prunus matsumae – hayazaki Prunus matsumae – hayazaki Prunus matsumae – hayazaki Prunus matsumae…
…from three days ago. Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-yutaka’ planted in 2006. I had not realised that we had a mature matsumae variety. I bought this from Thornhayes nursery with no idea…
…started a little planting up today but the bulk will now have to wait until next spring. new window Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-Yutaka’ looking very fine. Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-Yutaka’ Prunus matsumae…
…I had completely forgotten by Tin Garden. Rhododendron arboreum ‘Blood Red’ Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-yutaka’ now full out. Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-yutaka’ Prunus matsumae ‘Beni-yutaka’ A well coloured Rhododendron sinogrande just starting…
…New Zealand garden beside the show tent we find a fine clump of Hebe rakiensis. Hebe rakiensis Hebe rakiensis Prunus ‘Matsumae Akathu Kinokana’ Prunus ‘Matsumae Akathu Kinokana’ Prunus ‘Matsumae Akathu…
…is an exceptional show. Planted in 2014. Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanaguruma’ Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanaguruma’ Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanaguruma’ Prunus ‘Matsumae-hanaguruma’ Amid a sea of primroses a cock pheasant prepares and preens for a harem of…