2nd April 1897 – 2020

…forgot to actually photograph it! Magnolia ‘Sunray’ is just being blown open and a better colour than some years. Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Thankfully the former record tree,…

19th April 1897 – 2020

…fairly unexceptional with three flowers and a few more to come. Far too many named ‘sun-something’ and none are that different! Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Prunus ‘Hally Jolievette’ is full…

27th April

…was slow to establish. Malus x purpurea ‘Crimson Cascade’ Malus x purpurea ‘Crimson Cascade’ Malus x purpurea ‘Crimson Cascade’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ just out. Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Still…

14th April

…the drive. Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ in Kennel Close – one of 8 yellows looking good here today. Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ New leaves as good as ever on…

19th April

…the Estate Office. Perhaps a Sedum? Perhaps a Sedum Magnolia ‘Sunray’. Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Rhododendron morii x euchates just coming out – FJW bred. Rhododendron morii x euchates As…

5th May 1897 – 2020

…very quick fader to a dullish cream colour. Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Another Michelia x foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ seems to lack as much pink in the bud as the one…

20th April 1897 – 2020

…Magnolia acuminata ‘Sunray’ is nicely out in New Planting. Magnolia acuminata ‘Sunray’ Magnolia acuminata ‘Sunray’ First flowers on our Magnolia ‘Honey Tulip’ on Hovel Cart Road. Magnolia ‘Honey Tulip’ Also…

16th April 1897 – 2020

…true to name. So far it appears deciduous with small leaves. Photinia macrophylla Magnolia ‘Sunray’ is a fair tree now too. Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ A plant of Azalea ‘Caerhays…

11th April 1897 – 2020

…roe deer. STACHYRUS praecox STACHYRUS praecox STACHYRUS praecox MAGNOLIA ‘Sunray’ MAGNOLIA ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ has its first four flowers. Nothing to write home about as a yellow and probably should…

31st March

…behind the flower. Magnolia kobus var. borealis The best Rhododendron macabeanum now full out. Rhododendron macabeanum Magnolia acuminata ‘Sunray’ is full out but hidden a bit from any path. Not…

2nd April

…after a long Hook Norton board meeting.Many magnolias are now old enough to be making a show as you see here today:Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Lu Shan’ Magnolia ‘Lu…

4th April

…Lime’ Magnolia ‘Fairy Lime’ Magnolia ‘Wim Rutten’ developing well as a small tree. Magnolia ‘Wim Rutten’ Magnolia ‘Wim Rutten’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ in the drizzle. Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Prunus ‘Hally Jolivette’. Prunus…

1st September

…need to do the same to the other clump now alongside the Main Quarry. Rhododendron davidsonianum Magnolia ‘Sunray’ with a solitary secondary flower. Magnolia ‘Sunray’ Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ below the…

15th March 1897 – 2020

…last. Magnolia nitida Magnolia nitida The first yellow magnolia to flower this year is Magnolia ‘Sunray’. Two flowers out today. Magnolia ‘Sunray’ A nice clearing for a batch of specie…