…in the sun. Manchurian cock pheasant Magnolia ‘David Clulow’ is full out with some damage on the Main Ride. Magnolia ‘David Clulow’ Magnolia ‘David Clulow’ Next to it is another…

…bred Magnolia ‘Sayonara’ is nice enough hidden away by the Podocarpus salignus clump but easily superseded by Magnolia ‘David Clulow’ or Magnolia ‘Lotus’ which are much bigger whites. Magnolia ‘Sayonara’…

…Long pointed leaves a bit like a huge yew. Keteleeria davidiana Keteleeria davidiana Keteleeria davidiana 2017 – CHW A visit from old friends who used to garden at Sudbury. A…

…which was out at the top. Acer sikkimensis Rhododendron davidii – new to me and a delicious pale colour. Rhododendron davidii Rhododendron davidii Rhododendron davidii Rhododendron davidii Camellia ‘Mrs D…

…of pink at the base of the flower and the pollen bearing anthers are pink too. Arnold Dance (former head gardener at Burncoose for 40 years) and David Clulow (magnolia…

…at Burncoose and deservedly so. This is a 2003 Belgian hybrid between Magnolia ‘David Clulow’ and Magnolia sprengeri var. elongata. Magnolia ‘Joli Pompom’ Magnolia ‘Joli Pompom’ Magnolia ‘Joli Pompom’ Magnolia…

…above the greenhouse. There is a larger and more impressive plant in 40 Acres. Perhaps a better shape than Magnolia ‘David Clulow’. The next plant to it is labelled Magnolia…

…just starting. Magnolia zenii ‘Pink Parchment’ showing the pink in the buds. Magnolia ‘David Clulow’ perfect against a blue sky. Magnolia ‘Delia Williams’ full out and an absolute picture. Magnolia…

…– FJW Primroses out on bank. Very early year. Very wet December and continues mild. 1975 – FJW David killed first woodcock. 1974 – FJW David killed first pheasant. 1968…

…here. Malus ‘Jelly King’ Flowers on a young Rhododendron williamsianum planted last year. Rhododendron williamsianum Keteleeria davidiana with its startling yellowish new growth. Keteleeria davidiana Keteleeria davidiana Prunus incisa had…