…out above the Aucklandii Garden. Michelia doltsopa Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ and the same Michelia doltsopa from above on the Main Ride. Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ In the grim light Magnolia ‘Queen…

…‘Caerhays Belle’ looking wonderful. Magnolia ‘Caerhays Belle’ Magnolia ‘Caerhays Belle’ Magnolia campbelli ‘Darjeeling’ now full out. This is the smallest of our three plants out today. Magnolia campbelli ‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia…

…calophytum just coming out by the garden entrance. Rhododendron calophytum Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ on the drive. Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ The hose in hose Azalea ‘Salmon Kirin’ nicely out as well….

…storm damaged (but not by cold as yet). Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ 2017 – CHW I notice an odd small evergreen tree below Kennel Close. Its leaf suggests…

…‘Darjeeling’ is always early but, again, an especially good colour this year. Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia ‘Bishop Peter’ is now almost fully out as well. Magnolia ‘Bishop…

…and cilpinense ‘Ostara’ and ‘Bric-a-Brac’ ‘Ostara’ and ‘Bric-a-Brac’ cilpinense and ‘Bric-a-Brac’ cilpinense and ‘Bric-a-Brac’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ at the entrance to Burncoose Garden. Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ Huge…

…campbellii Magnolia campbellii at its best. Magnolia campbellii Magnolia campbellii Rhododendron ‘Maisie’ Rhododendron ‘Maisie’ Rhododendron ‘Maisie’ Rhododendron ‘Maisie’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ just out. Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia…

…Chalice’ Magnolia cylindrica x M. ‘Darjeeling’. Magnolia cylindrica x M. ‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia cylindrica x M. ‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia sinostellata – still going after having nearly died in the drought. Magnolia sinostellata…

…campbellii Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ and Magnolia ‘Caerhays Belle’ make a wonderful colour contrast. Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ and Magnolia ‘Caerhays Belle’ Corylopsis spicata and Rhododendron ‘Cornish Red’. Corylopsis spicata and Rhododendron…

…cylindrica x M. campbellii‘Darjeeling’ is now more fully out and I particularly like the pink veining on the tepals which is irregular but pronounced. Magnolia cylindrica x M. campbellii‘Darjeeling’ Magnolia…