24th December

…usual on Azalea ‘Hinomayo’. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ The original darker form of Camellia saluenensis is finally out in flower high up. Camellia saluenensis The paler form has been out for weeks…

27th November

…branch. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ Some magnolias still entirely green and in full leaf. Some magnolias still entirely green and in full leaf 2016 – CHW The last old Camellia…

5th January

…the 5 still had flowers out in January. Camellia sasanqua Camellia sasanqua Flowering here and there on Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ with the, equally usual, partial leaf drop. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ Azalea ‘Hinomayo’…

13th January 1897- 2020

…a week ago. More snowdrops 2016 – CHW Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ now nearing a full flush of flower. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ Fuchsia flowers still in abundance and some leaves still…

29th January 1897 – 2020

…as well. Not just the odd few early flowers as we have come to expect here and at Burncoose in recent years. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Donation’…

8th March 1897 – 2020

…this at Chelsea in late May. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Elsie Jury’ just coming out nearby. A good double. Camellia x williamsii ‘Elsie Jury’ Rhododendron moupinense full…

7th March 1897 – 2020

…Nature at work. It will be interesting to check when I pictured them out last year? Narcissus Mr Julian Narcissus Mr Julian Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ is now full out outside the…

24th January

…Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ Early garlic shooting in the Auklandii Garden. garlic Plenty of early and scattered individual flowers as usual on Azalea ‘Hinomayo’. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ 2021 – CHW Underneath a…

25th December

…on a fine sunny Christmas Day!Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ out for Christmas as usual – well just the odd twig here and there really! Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ The darker of the two original…

23rd December

…williamsii camellia seedling First flowers on Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ for Christmas as usual here and at Burncoose. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ 2015 – CHW Retire to bed. 1978 – FJW Very dry autumn….

20th December

‘Hinomayo’ is already out in parts which is not that unusual but this is a real flush tempered by some hail damage which has browned some flowers. To think we…

30th November

…x veitchii. Camellia japonica ‘Lady Clare’ Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ has its first early flowers as it usually does in December. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ 2023 – CHW Nearly a frost last night and…

6th November

…usual on Meliosma veitchiorum. Meliosma veitchiorum First few flowers showing on Azalea ‘Hinomayo’. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ The leaf is nearly off Magnolia ‘Caerhays Belle’ a good month earlier than last year….

31st May

…first found one of these in the Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ clump outside the yard as a child and I am afraid I did then pinch an egg from the clutch of…

24th April

…Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ is now full out. A month later than usual although I did show a few odd flowers appearing in February before the snow. Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ I rather like…

17th April

…showing colour. Wonderful bud coverings! Michelia x foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ Michelia x foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ What a sight the Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ makes through the arch! Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ The bluebell crop…

1st March

…under a row of Camellia saluenensis at the top of the drive. Fallen flowers Two of the large azalea ‘Hinomayo’ by the Top Lodge are still dormant but the third…

2nd January

…in the same way as you see early flowers on ‘Hinomayo’. Azalea ‘Kirin’ A darker form of Rhododendron mucronulatum just out by the fernery. Rhododendron mucronulatum Rhododendron mucronulatum One forgets…

7th February

…collection here. new plants new plants The Magnolia campbellii seedling by the arch has opened a lot more in four days. Looking good beside the Azalea ‘Hinomayo’. Magnolia campbellii seedling…

15th April

…Azalea ‘Babeuff’ Azalea ‘Blushing Bride’ just out by the Azalea ‘Hinomayo’ clump. Azalea ‘Blushing Bride’ Azalea ‘Blushing Bride’ Azalea ‘Tebotan’ just starting too and Azalea ‘Greenway’ nearby about to show….