4th February

…out (see earlier for first flower) with good sized flowers after a light pruning. No scent today as too windy. Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’…

11th January

…the side door. This x williamsii hybrid has some scent which makes it unusual. Mary Jobson was my father’s niece. Camellia ‘Mary Jobson’ Camellia ‘Mary Jobson’ 2004 – FJW Mild…

2nd February

Jobson’ (scented) full out now by the side door. Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ Camellia ‘Lady Clare’ by the front door is finally out –…

17th January

‘Mary Jobson’ now full out by the side door. Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ First flower on Camellia ‘Lady Clare’. A bit later than usual…

31st December

…last year. ‘Bo Peep’ and ‘Crossbill’ are usually out in tandem. Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ now full out and slightly scented today. Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’…

25th January

…x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ at its best. Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Rosemary Williams’ just going over. Camellia x williamsii ‘Rosemary Williams’ Rubus tricolor and Erica arborea…

9th January

…beside George’s Hut. No colour a week ago. Camellia x williamsii ‘Celebration’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Celebration’ 2023 – CHW First flowers showing on Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’. Camellia x…

10th February

…Semiarundinaria fastuosa Semiarundinaria fastuosa Semiarundinaria fastuosa Semiarundinaria fastuosa Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ now full out despite the biting east wind. Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary

3rd March

…or blown to the ground. Not all is lost! There are many more buds to come out yet. ‘Mary Jobson‘Mary Jobson’ The Daphne bholua has been battered but may…

4th March

…Clare’ Camellia ‘Lady Clare’ Likewise on the Camellia x Williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’. Camellia x Williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ The primroses have survived, and prospered even, under the snow! primroses The Euphorbia…