…white Rhododendron arboreum. Rhododendron arboreum But a rather frosted pink one further on. pink one Magnolia ‘Early Rose’ is no longer early or rose-like. Magnolia ‘Early Rose’ Magnolia ‘Early Rose’…

…(perhaps) was full out which was strange. The Burncoose one flowers in early Autumn and then dies down to ground level for the winter. This one clearly hadn’t. Bomarea cassaldii…

…the RHS Rosemoor Early Camellia Competition show on Saturday: Camellia ‘Ruby Wedding’ Camellia ‘Ruby Wedding’ Camellia reticulata – white form Camellia reticulata – white form Nearly open magnolia buds picked…

…daffodils Our best clump of snowdrops is on Bond Street but these are nearly over after 3½ weeks in flower. snowdrops snowdrops Early new growth and only minor die back…

…in flower. This is an Ian Baldick hybrid which was originally known as ‘Ian’s Pink Giant’ according to the Magnolia Society International records. Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia…

…Magnolia ‘Woodsman’ x ‘Patriot’ Magnolia ‘Sensation’ is good and improving each year. We have cut this for the Rosemoor RHS show on Saturday. Magnolia ‘Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Sensation’ Azalea…

…plant at Burncoose to cold for this reason in 2012. Magnolia ‘Ian’s Red’ Camellia ‘Cinnamon Sensation’ just opening. Camellia ‘Cinnamon Sensation’ Camellia ‘Cinnamon Sensation’ Annoyingly deer have been nibbling even…

…planted in 2006 is a hybrid between Magnolia soulangeana ‘Rustica Rubra’ and Magnolia x veitchii. Clearly blown open early but it is still a rather dull and turgid colour with…

…nearly missed it. Fatsia polycarpa First flowers on Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’. Not the earliest reticulata by any means but early for this one. Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ Camellia cuspidata…

…early this morning to sort out the route for the new 3 phase electric supply to the Copper House and Nursery. As we stand discussing where to dig across the…