11th May

…Himalayas in 1847, AM 1959, but little known today. Zabelia triflora Celastrus orbiculatus in flower which I had not noticed before. Celastrus orbiculatus Rhododendron ‘Hachmann’s Charmant’ Rhododendron ‘Hachmann’s Charmant’ Rhododendron…

16th October

…Chocolate’ Celastrus orbiculatus with a good show in the sales point. Celastrus orbiculatus Malus ‘Golden Hornet’ with larger yellow crab apples than seen elsewhere in this diary recently. Malus ‘Golden…

28th October

…– an odd autumnal ‘white’ on some leaves. Firmania simplex Firmania simplex Celastus orbiculatus – as bold and striking a yellow as any climber in autumn. Celastus orbiculatus 2015 –…