23rd February 1897 – 2020

…Rhododendron macabeanum – very early into flower for a big leaf and very fine indeed. Rhododendron protistum x Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron protistum x Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron protistum x Rhododendron macabeanum

31st March

…Magnolia kobus var. borealis in the Rookery are nearly over with leaf just forming behind the flower. Magnolia kobus var. borealis The best Rhododendron macabeanum now full out. Rhododendron macabeanum

24th May

…new growth on the Rhododendron macabeanum has appeared while we have been away at Chelsea. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum The first flowering on a rhododendron grown from a…

28th March

…Magnolia x veitchii The best Rhododendron macabeanum is just starting. Slight wind damage. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron bauhuiniiflorum is relatively little known but quite a show at its best….

6th April

…Pieris japonica Taiwanensis Group The splendid (ex Trewithen) form of Rhododendron macabeanum. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Alongside it a Rhododendron sinogrande not yet fully out. Rhododendron sinogrande Rhododendron kesangiae just…

8th April

macabeanum at its very best. Splendid and a first prize at Savill. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Likewise Rhododendron ‘Duke of Cornwall’. This went into the bin at the show as…

April 2018 Irish trip ( Day 2)

…firma – I am getting a liking for abies! Abies firma Abies firma Abies firma Cupressus arizonica in flower. Cupressus arizonica A fine Rhododendron macabeanum. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Chamaecyparis…

21st March 1897 – 2020

macabeanum just about out. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Our own Magnolia ‘Tropicana’ raised, named and registered but not bred by us. Magnolia ‘Tropicana’ Magnolia ‘Tropicana’ Flowers further out on Rehderodendron…

7th April

…and Osmanthus delavayi Class 9 – 2nd with R. praestans and a 4th with macabeanum. Class 13 – 1st picturered below, 2nd M. ‘Purple Sensation, and 3rd M. sprengeri ‘Diva’…

22nd March

…Magnolia kobus var. borealis towers over Rhododendron macabeanum. Magnolia kobus var. borealis towers over Rhododendron macabeanum Euonymus wilsonii with flower buds not yet open. A quick growing species. Euonymus wilsonii…

28th April

…Chelsea and balling it up ready for shipping. Then a spiel about layering a Rhododendron falconeri and a lot of chat beside a perfect Rhododendron macabeanum at the top of…

25th April

…sign of any female catkins. Carpinus x schuschaensis Carpinus x schuschaensis A huge and well layered Rhododendron macabeanum. Rhododendron macabeanum Malus toringo or Malus sargentii planted in 1952. An impressive…

22nd April

macabeanum is only just starting to drop its flowers. A good long show in a hot period of weather. Rhododendron macabeanum Michelia foveolata now decently out – strong scent. Michelia…

12th April

macabeanum is just coming out. Rhododendron macabeanum Nearby the newly registered Magnolia ‘Tropicana’ has snuck out without us noticing. It is a good name for this peculiar mix of colours…

9th April

…Crimson’ Azalea ‘Hino Crimson’ Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Pieris ‘White Pearl’ Pieris ‘White Pearl’ If you want to see other nice things at the show click here. 2018 – CHW…

3rd April

macabeanum now full out with Magnolia ‘Wada’s Memory’ behind it. Rhododendron macabeanum Good to see the elderly Rhododendron ‘Mrs J C Williams’ still flowering away. Rhododendron ‘Mrs J C Williams’…

1st April

…installed. lakes Back at Caerhays the best Rhododendron macabeanum is just out. Rhododendron macabeanum Magnolia x veitchii from Cholipo planted above Green Gate. Magnolia x veitchii Magnolia x veitchii 2020…

24th March

…a blue sky. Magnolia ‘Caerhays Surprise’ Rhododendron macabeanum and Magnolia ‘Wada’s Memory’. Rhododendron macabeanum Symplocos paniculata in flower. Symplocos paniculata Symplocos paniculata The Fellows gathered on the lawn. The Fellows…

23rd March

…Rhododendron ‘Cornish Red’ And on the best Rhododendron macabeanum – again rather early. Rhododendron macabeanum Magnolia nitida in flower in front of the original Magnolia ‘Caerhays Surprise’. Magnolia nitida The…

19th March

…up with the first one but not the second. Michelia doltsopa seedlings Michelia doltsopa seedlings A good Rhododendron macabeanum seedling below Rookery Gate Path. Rhododendron macabeanum seedling Rhododendron ciliicalyx just…