15th July

…we have for website too. Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina 2017 – CHW Another clump of Rhododendron ‘Harrow Hybrids’ on Hovel Cart Road is nearly over with…

12th February

…last two years. Tim has done an excellent neat cutback of the whole plant. More chance of success here than with the Symplocos. Lindera communis Lindera communis By way of…

24th September

…late flowers on Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina. Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina Camellia sasanqua ‘Dazzler’ just out in a tunnel. Camellia sasanqua ‘Dazzler’ 2022 – CHW More work in the greenhouse…

2nd March

…in the warmth. view through the arch The white form (pink in bud) of Rhododendron nobleanum is now full out. Rhododendron nobleanum Rhododendron nobleanum The old and record Lindera communis

13th January

…to black. Podocarpus matudae Podocarpus matudae 2023 – CHW Daphniphyllum teysmannii is doing well at Donkey Shoe. Daphniphyllum teysmannii The ancient Lindera communis is regenerating well from the base after…

9th January

…11604) is now full out and looking very fine for the time of the year. Polyspora longicarpa Myrtus communis seedlings have germinated in a stack of conifer wood. Myrtus communis

3rd July

…sub shrub is capable of achieving this sort of height. Phygelius Phygelius Crinum powellii The Crinum powellii leaves have been untroubled by slugs but no flowers yet. Myrtus communis var…

16th August

…species unknown Dodecadenia – species unknown Dodecadenia – species unknown Lindera communis died of old age and was cut back. Currently reshooting reasonably well from the base. Lindera communis Windblown…

4th February

…cones ready to shed on Abies homolepis. Abies homolepis Persea indica by George’s Hut untouched by frost. Persea indica Persea indica Buds swelling on Lindera communis. Lindera communis Magnolia campbellii…

14th July

…Myrtus communis subsp tarrentina – just the odd single flower out now. Not much sign of myrtles yesterday at Osborne house despite their love of hot dry banks and self…