…conferences. Forrest sent back seed of many primula species but few are now widely grown in the UK gardens apart perhaps from the candelabra primula. I suspect the reason for…

…the sun. Primula sieboldii Primula sieboldii Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ as a good established clump. Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ Erythronium ‘Pagoda’ A massive trunk on a mature Acer davidii. Acer davidii Primula denticulata just…

…Jack Tidball’s wedding tent Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ outside my office window. Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ Gorgeous new leaves on Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula Aurea’. Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula Aurea’ Viburnum burejaeticum…

…orbiculatus Rhododendron ‘Hachmann’s Charmant’ Rhododendron ‘Hachmann’s Charmant’ Rhododendron ‘Hackmann’s Metallica’ Rhododendron ‘Hackmann’s Metallica’ 2021 – CHW The Primula candelabra clump beside our new rhododendron planting is expanding. Primula candelabra Primula…

…lapagerias are very nice. Solanum, cassia and hydrangeas are all fair. Primula helodoxa is looking very nice in flower and would seem to be the best yellow primula by far….

…key species in the meadow including geranium and knapweed. Primula veris Primula veris The new restaurant and entrance to the walled garden. The new car park can cope with 7-800…

…Phlox paniculata ‘David’ especially fine. Phlox paniculata ‘David’ I finally locate Primula vialli ‘Alison Holland’. Primula vialli ‘Alison Holland’ The new to us Azalea ‘Blue Moon’ is a good thing….

…ibericum Primula vulgaris ‘Bradleyi’ Primula vulgaris ‘Bradleyi’ Helleborus x hybridus ‘Harrington Pink Speckled’ Helleborus x hybridus ‘Harrington Pink Speckled’ Coleonema pulcherimum Coleonema pulcherimum Coleonema pulcherimum Drimys lanceolata ‘Red Spice’ –…

…was more for the Pimm’s than this plant. Eucryphia ‘Nymansay’ Hydrangea ‘Ayesha’ and Eucryphia ‘Nymansay’ providing an interesting contrast. Hydrangea ‘Ayesha’ Unusual to see a Primula florindae out alongside Lobelia…

…some! Alstroemeria and Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’. Alstroemeria and Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ This strongly scented and vigorous Hedychium coronarium. Hedychium coronarium Hedychium coronarium Still a flower on Primula florindae. Primula florindae The grass…

…‘Album’ at its absolute best. Four to six feet tall and perfect today. Thalictrum delavayi ‘Album’ Thalictrum delavayi ‘Album’ Thalictrum delavayi ‘Album’ What is this primula like thing flowering in…

…down. leftovers from the Hampton Court Primula florindae – a red form I had not seen before. Primula florindae Rosa ‘Pascali’ with a tail end flower in a pot. Rosa…

…to sell that they once grew themselves in the huge walled garden beyond Lanhydrock House.The first snowdrop flower in a glasshouse. snowdrop 200 Hostas for £1.00 each. Hostas 200 Primula…

…Solstice’ has its first three flowers where we can see them unlike the main 1991 planted tree.Primula helodoxa is flowering just outside my study window. There used to be quite…

…enough Primula helodoxa on our Chelsea stand but there is now a good show outside my study window. Primula helodoxa 2016 – CHW See below for the YouTube attachment of…

…promising. Rhodo’s burnt out by the sun and dry air. Some Azaleas in the Hovel are nice. 1926 – JCW Primula pulverulenta has been long of flower. May was open…

…‘Blue Note’ and the leaves have quite a scent too. Salvia gregii ‘Blue Note’ An old favourite but some years the flowers are already over – Primula japonica ‘Apple Blossom’….

…(now 17) too. Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ A wild self sown clump of Primula pulverulenta in a damp spot where little else will grow despite several attempts. Primula…

…years from planting out here. Rhododendron calophytum Rhododendron calophytum Purple and white forms of Primula denticulata side by side. Primula denticulata Mike Chegwidden clearing the base for a new additional…

…a gold medal only £575! Burncoose stand Burncoose stand Distylum myricoides ‘Blue Cascade’ Distylum myricoides ‘Blue Cascade’ Distylum myricoides ‘Blue Cascade’ Cyathia cooperi Cyathia cooperi Good use of Primula and…