…Magnolia ‘Daybreak’. Magnolia ‘Daybreak’ Magnolia x thompsoniana ‘Olmenhof’ was highly recommended by Michael for scent and a lengthy flowering period through the summer. Magnolia x thompsoniana ‘Olmenhof’ Tapiscia sinensis was…

…northwards. This is three days after I saw the first swallows and house martins here. The Magnolia ‘Peachy’ are just about out but the very similar Magnolia ‘Daybreak’ is still…

…‘Peachy’ – I still wonder at the difference and current naming of ‘Peachy’ and M. ‘Daybreak’. Magnolia ‘Peachy’ Rhododendron ‘Johnny Johnstone’ – there are so few genuinely double rhododendrons. Rhododendron…

…‘Flamingo’ should be a mix of yellow and pink similar to ‘Daybreak’. young Magnolia labelled ‘Flamingo’ Magnolia ‘Diana’ – first flowering – tiny flowers as yet. Magnolia ‘Diana’ The stand…

…with the reddish new growth. Eriobotrya deflexa Eriobotrya deflexa Magnolia ‘Royal Splendour’ is a new one to us but clearly in the ‘Peachy’/’Daybreak’ category. Magnolia ‘Royal Splendour’ Magnolia ‘Royal Splendour’…

…the Japanese recognise several related species from different Japanese regions. Rhododendron reticulatum Rhododendron reticulatum Magnolia ‘Sunset Swirl’ is another from the same ‘stable’ or parentage as ‘Daybreak’, ‘Yuchelia’ and yesterday’s…

…obvious yellow flashing on the bud. In the ‘Peachy’, ‘Daybreak’, ‘Tropicana’ mixed colour category I am expecting on its parentage. Magnolia ‘Flamingo’ Magnolia ‘Flamingo’ Our Magnolia ‘Honey Tulip’ is improving…

…Petty’ Is this Cornus kousa ‘Samaritan’? Probably as its habit is very different to ‘Wolf Eyes’. But, since no flowers, is it florida ‘Daybreak’. I think not. How you can…

…before and some even flower or put on new growth with old leaves still present. Cornus florida ‘Daybreak’ is perhaps the best example. I suppose this suggests they might be…