26th May

…Cornus ‘Venus’ Magnolia ‘Daybreak’ still has a few late flowers (much like ‘Peachy’). Magnolia ‘Daybreak’ Acer campbellii var. frangipanense with long flower tassels. Acer campbellii var. frangipanense Acer campbellii var….

9th April

…northwards. This is three days after I saw the first swallows and house martins here. The Magnolia ‘Peachy’ are just about out but the very similar Magnolia ‘Daybreak’ is still…

10th April

…‘Peachy’ – I still wonder at the difference and current naming of ‘Peachy’ and M. ‘Daybreak’. Magnolia ‘Peachy’ Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ – there are so few genuinely double rhododendrons. Rhododendron…

11th April

…be a mix of yellow and pink similar to ‘Daybreak’. young Magnolia labelled ‘Flamingo’ Magnolia ‘Diana’ – first flowering – tiny flowers as yet. Magnolia ‘Diana’ The stand out new…

15th April

…growth. Eriobotrya deflexa Eriobotrya deflexa Magnolia ‘Royal Splendour’ is a new one to us but clearly in the ‘Peachy’/’Daybreak’ category. Magnolia ‘Royal Splendour’ Magnolia ‘Royal Splendour’ Cestrum ‘Newellii’ full out…

16th April

…the Japanese recognise several related species from different Japanese regions. Rhododendron reticulatum Rhododendron reticulatum Magnolia ‘Sunset Swirl’ is another from the same ‘stable’ or parentage as ‘Daybreak’, ‘Yuchelia’ and yesterday’s…

17th April

…obvious yellow flashing on the bud. In the ‘Peachy’, ‘Daybreak’, ‘Tropicana’ mixed colour category I am expecting on its parentage. Magnolia ‘Flamingo’ Magnolia ‘Flamingo’ Our Magnolia ‘Honey Tulip’ is improving…

16th June

…‘Miss Petty’ Is this Cornus kousa ‘Samaritan’? Probably as its habit is very different to ‘Wolf Eyes’. But, since no flowers, is it florida ‘Daybreak’. I think not. How you…

5th January 1897- 2020

…before and some even flower or put on new growth with old leaves still present. Cornus florida ‘Daybreak’ is perhaps the best example. I suppose this suggests they might be…