5th January

…longifolia A rather pathetic initial and late showing on Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’. It will improve by the look of the buds. Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ Acacia baileyana now quite a sight…

31st December

…yet, unblemished by wind or frost. Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Alongside it Camellia ‘Winton’ is still just in bud despite our seeing ‘Cornish Snow’ out…

17th January

…show today and unfrosted. Rhododendron nobleanum Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ at its very best and about on time. Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ hardly showing on the drive as we…

14th February

…so there is hardly reason to complain! Camellia ‘Sode-gashuki’ 2023 – CHW Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ was showing on time but rather good today in the sun. Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ First…

25th December

…plants. Hydrangea paniculata Hydrangea paniculata Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ and Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ out together for once. Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ and Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Camellia ‘Winton’ and Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ full…

2nd April

…no cold damage at all. Corydalis solida ‘Beth Evans’ Corydalis solida ‘Beth Evans’ Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ flowering three months late in this peculiar year. Not bad though. Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’…

17th December

‘Winter Intruder’. Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ Next door again are a fine young clump of Camellia ‘Winton’ strutting their stuff in this exceptionally mild December. Camellia ‘Winton’ Camellia…

6th January

…has fully recovered after repotting. Sorbus zahlbruckneri Sorbus zahlbruckneri 2022 – CHW Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ is a little late again this year. Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ The first…

4th February

…Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ finally comes out much later than usual. Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ and Camellia ‘Winton’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ and Camellia ‘Winton’ A close up of Rhododendron…

24th January

…Fortyniner’ is progressing well with no frost damage. Magnolia ‘Todd’s Fortyniner’ Magnolia ‘Todd’s Fortyniner’ Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ now at its best a month too late. Rhododendron ‘Christmas Cheer’ Early garlic…