20th July

…– CHW Camellia grisjii on the drive has startling red, I think, secondary new growth which makes it stand out from the rest of the camellia avenue. Camellia grisjii Camellia…

16th January

…known it as the quince below Slip Rail. Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Umbilicata’ Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Umbilicata’ Camellia grisjii full out. Camellia grisjii Camellia grisjii Camellia ‘Cornish Snow’ and Camellia reticulata ‘Mary Williams’….

2nd February

…Green’ Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis ‘Bowling Green’ Magnolia ‘Todd’s Forty Niner’ and Camellia reticulata – Garden form. Magnolia ‘Todd’s Forty Niner’ Camellia grisjii nearly over but still strongly scented. Camellia…