9th June

…Caesalpinia decapetala Caesalpinia decapetala Tilia japonica ‘Ernest Wilson’ in flower as a young plant. Few Tilia species seem to flower at a young age. Tilia japonica ‘Ernest Wilson’ Tilia japonica…

4th September

…A young Rhododendron sinogrande has survived but the yellowing in the older leaves is obvious drought stress. It should, however, be fine. young Rhododendron sinogrande This is a huge, old…

19th April

…on Trochodendron aralioides. (Taiwanese form). Trochodendron aralioides Three young plants of evergreen Azalea ‘Pink Cushion’ by the Rireii opening. Asia needs to propagate this semi double. When I look it…

20th April

…whole group and don’t need a second guide for a large group.Pomaderris elliptica just about to flower in Tin Garden. We have 2 other young plants but I think these…

21st April

…The next batch of rhododendrons to line out in Higher Quarry Nursery. next batch of rhododendrons A young Rhododendron niveum which will be large enough to go out next year….

27th March

…a delayed reaction? We have one other decent big plant and a couple of youngsters which are now getting going. Jaimie says he did once see a total defoliation like…

4th February

…Burnside Two young rhododendrons side by side. One suddenly dying and one (so far) surviving. Two young rhododendrons Two young rhododendrons Another much older drought casualty – sudden and terminal…

27th February

…above the Crinodendron Hedge. Rather better and darker today than the Tin Garden one which we saw blown open 10 days ago. Magnolia sprengeri ‘Westonbirt’ Magnolia sprengeri ‘Westonbirt’ A young

23rd March

…Magnolia ‘J C Williams’ is out but rather blown out and not a great colour this year except on the lower branches. younger Magnolia ‘J C Williams’ A young Magnolia…

29th August

…rain and plants are picking up all round the garden.The young rhododendrons in the frames are looking good. young rhododendrons young rhododendrons Eucryphia lucida above the greenhouse. Late into full…