…Caesalpinia decapetala Caesalpinia decapetala Tilia japonica ‘Ernest Wilson’ in flower as a young plant. Few Tilia species seem to flower at a young age. Tilia japonica ‘Ernest Wilson’ Tilia japonica…

…A young Rhododendron sinogrande has survived but the yellowing in the older leaves is obvious drought stress. It should, however, be fine. young Rhododendron sinogrande This is a huge, old…

…guide for a large group. Pomaderris elliptica just about to flower in Tin Garden. We have 2 other young plants but I think these are another species. Yellow buds opening…

…a delayed reaction? We have one other decent big plant and a couple of youngsters which are now getting going. Jaimie says he did once see a total defoliation like…

…Burnside Two young rhododendrons side by side. One suddenly dying and one (so far) surviving. Two young rhododendrons Two young rhododendrons Another much older drought casualty – sudden and terminal…

…above the Crinodendron Hedge. Rather better and darker today than the Tin Garden one which we saw blown open 10 days ago. Magnolia sprengeri ‘Westonbirt’ Magnolia sprengeri ‘Westonbirt’ A young…

…Magnolia ‘Asian Artistry’ Magnolia ‘Asian Artistry’ One last flower left on a young Magnolia ‘Caerhays Belle’ by Tin Garden. The old plant long over and the other young ones had…

…rain and plants are picking up all round the garden.The young rhododendrons in the frames are looking good. young rhododendrons young rhododendrons Eucryphia lucida above the greenhouse. Late into full…

…Magnolia ‘J C Williams’ is out but rather blown out and not a great colour this year except on the lower branches. younger Magnolia ‘J C Williams’ A young Magnolia…

…Acer negundo var. violaceum are a delight blowing in the east wind. Acer negundo var. violaceum Acer negundo var. violaceum Another young Magnolia ‘Cleopatra’ flowering at a young age. Magnolia…