2nd July
…1930 – JCW Much as in 1915. 1915 – JCW Rose nia R brunonis only starting. Wilson’s Fortunei wane and so A ‘Mikado’. Escallonia pteroclada coming on. Escallonia langleyense good….
…1930 – JCW Much as in 1915. 1915 – JCW Rose nia R brunonis only starting. Wilson’s Fortunei wane and so A ‘Mikado’. Escallonia pteroclada coming on. Escallonia langleyense good….
…is even more striking leafless today. In the Isla Rose Plantation we have three new species of shrubby Callicarpa all with their first berries or fruits but, so far, this…
…Plagianthus good. Romneya and American Pillars good. Lonicera macrophylla has been remarkable. 1927 – JCW The Romneya is very good and the [rose] American Pillars. Plagianthus lyalii is nice. We…
…last few dry days. Camellia x williamsii ‘Rosemary Williams’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Rosemary Williams’ 2019 – CHW First flowers out on Rhododendron barbatum. Rhododendron barbatum Rhododendron barbatum Flower buds as…
…the borders next year – many Lilium ‘Stargazer’. Lilies Lilies 2019 – CHW Meanwhile at home Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliant’ in the Isla Rose Plantation is covered in fruits for the…
…wonderful Roy Lancaster introduced climbing rose species is nearly over on the front arch. I have no idea of a name? The hips are even more impressive than the flowers….
…Rose Plantation. All three grandchildren together! Lamorna Lamorna 2020 – CHW Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Gold Rush’ with its autumn colours which are interesting but not that spectacular. Metasequoia glyptostroboides ‘Gold Rush’…
…‘Spring Morning’ (now Rhododendron) Menziesia ‘Smokey Rose’ (now Rhododendron) Magnolia laevifolia ‘Gails Favourite’ Rhododendron argyrophyllum ‘Chinese Silver’ Rhododendron wallichii Rhododendron excellans Rhododendron tyermanii Rhododendron ‘Plover’ (edgeworthii x dendrocharis) Azalea ‘Irohayama’…
…or leaves is most intricate and attractive. Pilgerodendron uniferum New signage on the new shop. New garden guide this year and the Isla Rose Plantation has changed the different routes…
…Lapageria rosea ‘Picotee’ Lapageria rosea ‘Picotee’ Lapageria rosea ‘Picotee’ Concrete laying nearing completion at White Styles. Concrete laying Concrete laying 2021 – CHW Calliandra surinamensis was planted out three years…