23rd February

…x 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…

31st March

…is nearly full out. Not that many flowers this year which is fine. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum This is incorrectly labelled as Magnolia soulangeana ‘Sundew’. It is identical to the…

24th May

…‘Patriot’ Strong 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…

21st March

…full flower – planted in 2010. A Crug collection with especially red flowers. Acer japonicum Acer japonicum The best Rhododendron macabeanum just about out. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Our own…

28th March

…damage. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron bauhuiniiflorum is relatively little known but quite a show at its best. Compact growing and probably one to hybridise with. Rhododendron bauhuiniiflorum Rhododendron bauhuiniiflorum…

6th April

…video. Pieris japonica Taiwanensis Group looking good on the drive. Pieris japonica Taiwanensis Group The splendid (ex Trewithen) form of Rhododendron macabeanum. Rhododendron macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Alongside it a Rhododendron…

8th April

macabeanum Rhododendron macabeanum Likewise Rhododendron ‘Duke of Cornwall’. This went into the bin at the show as the cut spray did not travel well. Rhododendron ‘Duke of Cornwall’ Rhododendron ‘Duke…

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…

1st April

…now long-gone tree. A huge trunk. wisteria wisteria The new series of three lakes which have just been installed. lakes Back at Caerhays the best Rhododendron macabeanum is just out….

12th April

…like another good lunch for the members of this city livery company!On the tour the best Rhododendron macabeanum is just coming out. Rhododendron macabeanum Nearby the newly registered Magnolia ‘Tropicana’…