…the gunnera bed. Not as red as Magnolia ‘F J Williams’, a much larger flower than the true ‘Lanarth’ and not quite as good (today) as ‘Bishop Michael’. However it…

…Further on another Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ seedling which is flowering much more prolifically than ever before. It is nowhere near as good as its sister seedlings ‘Bishop Michael’ or ‘Bishop Peter’…

…the Kitchen Garden. view from the drive 2018 – CHW The Isla Rose christening day. Thirty-four to lunch (including two vicars) and many staying. Biting cold east wind. Magnolia ‘Bishop…

…Magnolia ‘Betty Jessel’. Magnolia ‘Betty Jessel’ Buds opening on Magnolia ‘Ian’s Red’. Magnolia ‘Ian’s Red’ The start of Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’. Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ The New Zealand form of Magnolia…

…to find her some new subjects:F J Williams, Bishop Michael, campbellii ‘Werrington’, Bishop Peter, Suzannah van Veen, New Zealand form ‘Lanarth’, Hawk, Shirraz, True ‘Lanarth’, campbellii ‘Sidbury’, campbellii ‘Lamellyn Pink’,…

…of good rhododendron to find places for from the frames.First blown open flower on Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’. As early as usual! Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ Loads of flower to come soon…

…plant which grows in the garden of the former bishop’s residence at Copeland Court in Truro. Magnolia mollicomata ‘Copeland Court’ Storm/hail damage now evident on:Michelia doltsopa Michelia doltsopa Magnolia campbellii…

…light pruning. No scent today as too windy. Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Jobson’ 2004 – FJW Bishop Peter shows colour.2002 – FJW A week of…

…The first true Magnolia ‘Sprengeri Diva’ to have flowers out. Magnolia ‘Sprengeri Diva’ Magnolia ‘Philip Tregunna’ showing colour. Magnolia ‘Philip Tregunna’ Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ an excellent colour this year. Magnolia…

…Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ now at its very best. Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ (New Zealand form) and Magnolia ‘Sir Harold Hillier’. Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ (New Zealand form) and Magnolia ‘Sir Harold…

…Camellia x williamsii ‘Sayonora’ Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ not too far off opening. The outer bud covers have dropped already. Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ Another Betula utilis subsp. albosinensis ‘China Ruby’ is…

…feet in height to only 6. Magnolia ‘Copeland Count’ Camellia japonica ‘Adolphe Audusson’ looking very good below Tin Garden. Camellia japonica ‘Adolphe Audusson’ The top of Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ with…

…on Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ which would normally be showing colour soon. Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ The seed heads on Platycarya strobilacea look splendid in the sun. Platycarya strobilacea Platycarya strobilacea Platycarya…

…Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’. Some wind damage to ‘Citation’ but not to the Bishop! Camellia x williamsii ‘Citation’ Flowers nearly out high up on Magnolia ‘Ian’s Red’. Magnolia ‘Ian’s Red’ Camellia…

…‘Philip Tregunna’ First flowers on the Crug Farm Camellia pitardii which might be incorrectly named. Camellia pitardii Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ half out now. Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ Colour showing on the…

…flower on Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ (a ‘Lanarth’ seedling cross) which is not a good/proper colour. Early days for the rest I hope. Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ New Zealand Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ a…

…‘Black Tulip’ x M. liliiflora ‘Holland Red’ Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ x M. liliiflora ‘Holland Red’ Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ x M. liliiflora ‘Holland Red’ Magnolia ‘Bishop Michael’ nearing its best. Magnolia…

…behind it. Magnolia ‘Caerhays Belle’ with Magnolia ‘Caerhays Splendour’ Magnolia ‘Bishop Michael’ in Roger’s Quarry. Magnolia ‘Bishop Michael’ Tom Hudson inspects Juniperus recurva var. coxii. Tom Hudson inspects Juniperus recurva…

…Here are some of the Caerhays entries. 3 vases of Magnolias. – Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ – Magnolia mollicomata x unknown Magnolia mollicomata x unknown – Magnolia ‘Caerhays…

…‘Bishop Peter’ flowering well. Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ Magnolias towards the conservatory. Magnolias towards the conservatory 2024 – CHW The rather dull species of magnolia called Magnolia amoena flowering sparsely today…