…stock. eucomis species The bicoloured Agapanthus ‘Queen Mum’ just coming out. Agapanthus ‘Queen Mum’ Agapanthus ‘Queen Mum’ Olearia coriacea was another new dwarfish species in this vast collection of this…

…and a blaze of white. Leptospermum lonigerum Leptospermum lonigerum This I think might just be the true Magnolia ‘Yuchelia’. It is labelled as such and only just out now. I…

…‘Fragrantissimum’ fronts Rhododendron ‘Damaris’. Rhododendron ‘Fragrantissimum’ fronts Rhododendron ‘Damaris’ Magnolia x brooklynensis ‘Evamaria’ has indeed changed colour in a week. Magnolia x brooklynensis ‘Evamaria’ Magnolia x brooklynensis ‘Evamaria’ Magnolia x…

…x williamsii ‘JC Williams’ hedge outside the front arch is now full out and I cut a bunch for Lizzie to decorate Dad & Mum’s new granite headstone and surround…

…in Hand 2015 – CHW Dave and I take Dad to church for a private family service to dedicate a newly restored window to mum. Hell of a struggle to…

…sikkimense. Another semi evergreen here. Acer sikkimense Acer sikkimense 2019 – CHW A camellia wreath for Dad & Mum’s grave for Christmas. camellia wreath 2018 – CHW Echium seedlings in…

…party do not arrive here until 10.15. Serena and John’s in-laws are invited but Johnny’s mum is sadly ill again so they cancel but we do briefly see Sue and…

…Sunset’ Trachelospermum asiaticum – pure green Trachelospermum asiaticum Trachelospermum jasminoides – red leaves when overwintered outside Trachelospermum jasminoides – red leaves Trachelospermum jasminoides – green when not Trachelospermum jasminoides –…

…legs. This species live on 20-30 years here. Drought stricken Rhododendron campylogynum Drought stricken Rhododendron campylogynum 2022 – CHW To Cheshire and Manley Cottage for Lizzie’s mum’s memorial service in…

…‘Valentine’s Torch’ with its first flowers. Magnolia campbellii ‘Valentine’s Torch’ Lizzie’s mum’s wreath has survived the storms at the front door here. wreath First rather pale flowers showing on Rhododendron…