…way along. lichen lichen The double flowered form of Sparmannia africana in full flower. A bit of genuine ‘diversity’ here. Sparmannia africana Sparmannia africana The first time we have ever…

…have plenty of cuttings in the warm. Sparmannia africana Sparmannia africana Sadly the excellent young Magnolia nitida which we looked at a few weeks ago has taken a hit in…

…here in full flower. This rather odd South African salvia species certainly has an odd flower and remaining bract – Salvia africano-lutea (Beach salvia). Salvia africano-lutea Salvia africano-lutea Salvia africano-lutea…

…of pure yellow in the sun today. When will this USA tree be big enough to flower? Cladastris lutea (kentuckea) Cladastris lutea (kentuckea) Cladastris lutea (kentuckea) 2004 – FJW First…

…Leucadendron argenteum This wonderful clump forming South Africa plant is Moraea huttonii. You could be forgiven for thinking it was an iris! Moraea huttonii Moraea huttonii Polygala fruticosa ‘Africana’. Polygala…

…Protea cyanaroides Protea cyanaroides Sparmannia africana cut to ground level but reshooting at last. Sparmannia africana Datura chlorantha just about shooting now from ground level. These were huge plants last…

…but not yet pink. Sorbus rosea This was the Sparrmannia africana cut to the ground in the ‘Beast’ and thought by Asia to be dead. Eight foot or more of…

…top wall is out in the sun after a wet night. A good colour and so far undamaged. Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ Amazingly after the frost last week Sparmannia africana…

…flavidum Cladastris lutea (kentuckea) starting its amazing display of pure yellow autumn colour. Cladastris lutea (kentuckea) Cladastris lutea (kentuckea) Another, rather dull, form of Hydrangea sargentiana from Crug flowering for…

…Styrax japonicus Styrax japonicus The Rosa bankiae ‘Lutea’ which we pruned hard and shaped in the winter is reshooting vigorously. Rosa bankiae ‘Lutea’ The newspapers have been full of a…

…‘Alice in Wonderland’. Heavily pruned yew hedges The base of the gigantic Ginkgo biloba. Ginkgo biloba Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii nicely in bud. Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii Paeonia lutea var….

…the Playhouse. Wisteria sinensis A closeup of Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’; my mother’s favourite rose. Most of the flowers are 20ft up. Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’ Echium pininana and Rhododendron ‘Fragrantissimum’ –…

…to four main stems but has reshot well. This is however its first decent flowering since the cutback. Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’ Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’ The stock plant of Berberidopsis beckleri…

…if correctly labelled? Paeonia ‘Oukan’ Paeonia ‘Oukan’ Paeonia ‘Oukan’ Paeonia ‘Isononami’ Paeonia ‘Isononami’ Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii – a very fine large flowered form Paeonia lutea var. ludlowii – a…

…out. Magnolia ‘Nimbus’ A very impressive form of Paeonia lutea with frilly edges. Paeonia lutea 2024 – CHW Straight from Belfast City Airport to Hillsborough.Terence had given Hillsborough Castle Gardens…

…the holes to see the ‘garden’ of Pittosporum inside. Hampton Court display Hampton Court display Paeonia ‘Anne Rosse’ – a Borde Hill cross between Paeonia delavayi and Paeonia lutea var….

…only in late summer. Magnolia fraseri Magnolia fraseri Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’, one of my mother’s favourites, nicely out on a wall. After a severe pruning two years ago to make…

…involucrata ‘Mrs Pope’ Salvia involucrata ‘Mrs Pope’ Asphodeline lutea setting seed – introduced 1596. Asphodeline lutea One of the 4 historic cedars below over last December. The Royal Family bought…

…the flowers have not opened properly in the drought. Rosa ‘American Pillar’ Deer damage on Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’ nearby. Not a leaf left on the lower branches. Rosa banksiae ‘Lutea’…

…now been cut so the view of the sea from the lawn has been restored. view of the sea Paeonia delavayi var. delavayi f. lutea is losing its leaves and…