18th November

…Trident’ with its full autumn colour. Quercus x bushii ‘Seattle Trident’ Quercus x bushii ‘Seattle Trident’ Magnolia obovata and Liriodendron chinense. Magnolia obovata and Liriodendron chinense The ghostly white of…

26th May

…plant of 3 survives. Philadelphus sericanthus Philadelphus sericanthus Magnolia obovata ‘Pink Flush’. Magnolia obovata ‘Pink Flush’ Liriodendron chinense with plenty of flowers low down. Liriodendron chinense Broussonetia papyrifer. Broussonetia papyrifer…

2nd June

…the regrowth flowering already. Azalea ‘Narcissiflorum’ Still a few flowers on Magnolia ‘lolanthe’ below the Drive. Magnolia ‘lolanthe’ Liriodendron tulipifera with some branches covered in flower high up although they…

11th June

…of Azalea viscosum in Old Park. Pink and white forms of Azalea viscosum Flowers are hard to spot but plentiful on Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ Pterostyrax corymbosa in…

14th June

…seed? A superb tree with the most intricate pompom flowers as you see here. Eucalyptus simonosii Eucalyptus simonosii Flowers just out on Liriodendron chinense at Slip Rail. No flowers out…

24th July

…Bembridge and the house. back towards Bembridge back towards Bembridge Limonium latifolium – sea lavender. Limonium latifolium Limonium latifolium Ripening fruit on Liriodendron tulipifera. Liriodendron tulipifera Apple ‘Howgate Wonder’. Apple…

25th July

…the shade back from the Green Gate. Hydrangea ‘Leanath’ 2021 – CHW The strong warm northerly gales preceding the end of the heatwave have split the Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’ more…

3rd August

…Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Snow Bird’ only just survived the drought with a bit of watering. Die back at the top of the main stem which I cut out but hopefully the…

17th August

…Picea omorika just about surviving. Picea omorika Picea omorika Picea omorika Liriodendron with leaf drop. Liriodendron Darmera peltata drooping. Darmera peltata The pond is very low. pond is very low…

28th August

…the Liriodendron tulipifera at Four in Hand. Liriodendron tulipifera The sea has turned brown with the runoff. sea And the river has overflowed into the lake. I do not remember…

4th September

…on Styrax tonkinensis but not much for the huge number of flowers. Styrax tonkinensis Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Snow Bird’ in full sun has not turned a hair in the drought. Liriodendron…

9th September

…is growing away vigorously with large leaves. Parastyrax species nova (BWJ15185) Parastyrax species nova (BWJ15185) Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Snow Bird’ has recovered from near death in the drought and is now…

15th September

…flower below HQN. unknown rhododendron Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Snow Bird’ has made tremendous growth despite the drought. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Snow Bird’ Euonymus tonkinensis with still green seed pods. Hydrangea ‘Générale Vicomtesse…

5th October

…microphylla to me! Photinia macrophylla Photinia macrophylla Blue seedpods on Decaisnea fargesii at the very top of the plant. Decaisnea fargesii A huge windblown leaf from Liriodendron chinense. An article…

6th October

…‘Hugh Evans’ As is Camellia ‘Winter’s Snowman’. All good in the sun. Camellia ‘Winter’s Snowman’ Camellia ‘Winter’s Snowman’ 2024 – CHW Large upright seed heads on Liriodendron chinense. When ripe…

23rd October

…Young Acer campestre showing autumnal yellow. Acer campestre Hydrangea ‘Fireworks Blue’ turning to reddish purple. Hydrangea ‘Fireworks Blue’ First yellowing on Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’ 2020 – CHW…

24th October

…week above 4-in-Hand. Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Red Star’ Overnight Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureovariegata’ has started to turn yellow as a result of the northerly winds recently. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureovariegata’ Camellia ‘Snow Flurry’…

12th November

…‘George Blandford’ on the Main Ride. Camellia x williamsii ‘George Blandford’ Camellia ‘Mary Pickthorn’ is still not out yet (C. saluenensis hybrid). Liriodendron tulipifera by the 4-in-Hand on a drab…

15th November

…Camellia saluenensis Liriodendron chinense approaching its zenith. Liriodendron chinense Enkianthus cernuus rubens with its usual autumn tints. The best show on any of the Enkianthus this year. Enkianthus cernuus rubens…

25th November

…but still clearly mild enough for this conservatory plant to do exceptionally well. Datura sanguinea Autumn colours on an acer and the Liriodendron chinense below Slip Rail. acer and the…