16th May

…I fear the rootstock may have taken over. Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Still plenty of decent flowers on Camellia japonica ‘Golden Anniversary’. Camellia japonica ‘Golden…

30th July

…the plant world. Aloysia citrodora Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ and Hydrangea sargentiana. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ and Hydrangea sargentiana Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ and Hydrangea sargentiana. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’…

20th April 1897 – 2020

‘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 ‘Salmon Pink’ has been scorched…

22nd February

…up its origin and parentage. Not in the Eisenhut book. Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ out early. Magnolia ‘Hot Lips’ Magnolia ‘Brombeer’ is one of the…

25th February

…together. Magnolia campbellii ‘Wakehurst’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ better than I have ever seen it before. Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ No apologies for showing Magnolia ‘Elizabeth Holman’ yet again….

8th March

…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…

14th May

Sensation’ Rhododendron ‘Van Nee Sensation’ Magnolia laevifolia ‘Michelle’ is a small flower but more yellow in bud than some other forms. Magnolia laevifolia ‘Michelle’ Magnolia laevifolia ‘Michelle’ Rhododendron yunnanense virtually…

1st August

…Bear’ and Hydrangea aspera ‘Villosa Group’ looking good together. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ has turned pink quickly in the drought. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ Hydrangea paniculata…

6th September

…‘Polar Bear’ also with fresh flowers. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ with new and old flowers. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ A few secondary…

8th September

…to its name. Acer freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ fading off to pink. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ Arundo donax ‘Golden Chain’ outside the converted…

10th January

…Camellia ‘Cinnamon Sensation’ just opening. Camellia ‘Cinnamon Sensation’ Camellia ‘Cinnamon Sensation’ Annoyingly deer have been nibbling even the evergreen azaleas in Kennel Close. The bite marks are fresh and obvious….

27th May 1897 – 2020

…pleasing gentle colour for a newish hybrid and a welcome addition. Syringa ‘Sensation’ Syringa ‘Sensation’ I must have relented on the anti-lilac front for here is Syringa ‘Sensation’ with its…

25th May 1897 – 2020

…vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Azalea ‘Gena Mae’ is a gorgeous orange double flowered variety with a yellow flare. About eight years from planting out. Bought from Glendoick. Azalea ‘Gena…

16th May 1897 – 2020

…good addition to the flowering spectacle of the drive as the azaleas approach their best. Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ We looked at Fagus sylvatica ‘Aurea Pendula’ last week….

14th May 1897 – 2020

…seen out before. One from Millais I expect. A delicate blowsy pink with a compact habit. Rhododendron ‘Van Nes Sensation’ Rhododendron ‘Van Nes Sensation’ Rhododendron ‘Beauty of Littleworth’ now full…

10th March 1897 – 2020

…just coming. 2010 planted and 15-18ft tall already. Magnolia ‘Purple Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Purple Sensation’ The first large leafed Rhododendron sinogrande seedling which I have seen out this year. Rhododendron sinogrande…

28th February

…of a last year planted Magnolia ‘Snowblood’. Magnolia ‘Snowblood’ Magnolia ‘Elizabeth Holman’ just starting. Magnolia ‘Elizabeth Holman’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ with a flower or two out. Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia…

10th March

…Magnolia sprengeri ‘Dusty Pink’ Magnolia sprengeri ‘Dusty Pink’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ just out. An Ian Baldick introduction from New Zealand previously called ‘Ian’s Giant Pink’. It is not that ‘giant’…

12th March

…mollicomata x unknown – Magnolia ‘Caerhays Splendour’ Magnolia ‘Caerhays Splendour’ 1 vase of Magnolias. – Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Pink Sensation’ – Magnolia ‘Felix Jury’ Magnolia ‘Felix Jury’ The Brother…

19th March

…C. Williams’. Magnolia ‘Pickard’s Ruby’ x M. ‘J. C. Williams’ Magnolia ‘Pickard’s Ruby’ x M. ‘J. C. Williams’ Magnolia ‘Purple Sensation’. Magnolia ‘Purple Sensation’ Magnolia ‘Cleopatra’ x M. ‘J. C….