…‘Wada’s Memory’ behind it. Rhododendron macabeanum Good to see the elderly Rhododendron ‘Mrs J C Williams’ still flowering away. Rhododendron ‘Mrs J C Williams’ Rhododendron ‘Mrs J C Williams’ Half…

…‘Dr Burnside’ First flower out and buds with colour on Magnolia ‘F.J. Williams’. Magnolia ‘F.J. Williams’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Debbie’ just getting going properly. Camellia x williamsii ‘Debbie’ Camellia japonica…

…Beauty’ Rhododendron ‘Mrs J.C.Williams’ is just opening. Rhododendron ‘Mrs J.C.Williams’ Camellia ‘Dream Castle’, which was cut back 2 years ago, is restored to its full glory. Camellia ‘Dream Castle’ Camellia…

…on our stand at about 8.15 and we observe from afar. judges Rupert Eley the ‘moderator’ or monitor of the judges. Rupert Eley Jonathon Jones and the smoking kettle on…

…for you! 1934 – JCW I have just caught the best Azaleas, that is the deciduous ones. Magnolia wilsoni is at its best. 1917 – JCW C m rubra about…

…foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ just coming out but no great scent as yet. Magnolia x foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ Magnolia x foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ 2023 – CHW A newly planted Acer kawakamii….

…A good show above the nursery bed Acer sikkimense (WWJ 11613) in full flower. Acer sikkimense (WWJ 11613) Acer sikkimense (WWJ 11613) Acer pseudoplatanus in flower with the seeds forming….

…japonica ‘Moutiers’ Eurya japonica ‘Moutiers’ Eurya japonica ‘Moutiers’ Callistemon pallidus – even more absurdly early. Callistemon pallidus Hydrangea lobbii – likewise! Hydrangea lobbii Magnolia ‘Royal Purple’ Magnolia ‘Royal Purple’ Rhododendron…

…others not so far advanced as this so it may just be ok. jasmine jasmine No flowers yet either on the Chatham Island forget me nots. We did have them…

…full out by Georges Hut. A popular double flowered plant which we need to propagate. Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ Michelia foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ just showing now all of a sudden. Michelia…