5th February

…way along. lichen lichen The double flowered form of Sparmannia africana in full flower. A bit of genuine ‘diversity’ here. Sparmannia africana Sparmannia africana The first time we have ever…

8th March 1897 – 2020

…have plenty of cuttings in the warm. Sparmannia africana Sparmannia africana Sadly the excellent young Magnolia nitida which we looked at a few weeks ago has taken a hit in…

15th May

…Leucadendron argenteum This wonderful clump forming South Africa plant is Moraea huttonii. You could be forgiven for thinking it was an iris! Moraea huttonii Moraea huttonii Polygala fruticosa ‘Africana’. Polygala…

14th July

…Protea cyanaroides Protea cyanaroides Sparmannia africana cut to ground level but reshooting at last. Sparmannia africana Datura chlorantha just about shooting now from ground level. These were huge plants last…

2nd August

…but not yet pink. Sorbus rosea This was the Sparrmannia africana cut to the ground in the ‘Beast’ and thought by Asia to be dead. Eight foot or more of…

4th February 1897 – 2020

…top wall is out in the sun after a wet night. A good colour and so far undamaged. Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ Amazingly after the frost last week Sparmannia africana