…cheer themselves up. Here are some from Carolyn Townsend which were planted around six to eight years ago; and Simon Trudgeon sends a picture of his, possibly, ‘Mathotiana Rubra’ growing…

…collected original trees here which are not showing colour as yet. This is normal! Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ seedling Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ seedling Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ seedling A second Magnolia sargentiana…

…from Borde Hill. They hope to send us seed later. Our plant, as we saw recently, is too ancient to have produced any seed for years. Meliosma alba Meliosma alba…

…in the garden today. Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Carpinus pubescens (2022 planted). Carpinus pubescens Carpinus shensiensis (2022 planted). Carpinus shensiensis Cryptocarya alba getting established. Cryptocarya alba Aesculus californica nearly out….

…alba ‘Strybing White’ Magnolia campbellii var. alba ‘Strybing White’ Meanwhile the rather pale campbellii near Tin Garden has seen a couple of its flowers begin to open. campbellii campbellii We…

…bit like ‘Mathotiana Rubra’ but rather larger. ‘C M Hovey’ looks close but that is a much more recently bred hybrid. Well worth Asia propagating anyway. Paeony form double red…

…recent mild winters but unbelievable to previous generations. Magnolia grandifloras Daphne bholua ‘Alba’ nearly out by the greenhouses – not unusual. Daphne bholua ‘Alba’ Daphne bholua ‘Alba’ Camellia hiemalis ‘Yuletide’…

…seedling but nearer the true Chinese original. Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ The New Zealand form of Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ is at its absolute…

…on the drive still looks good amid the gloom. Magnolia campbellii Alba seedling Magnolia campbellii Alba seedling Magnolia campbellii Alba seedling Hidden away behind it is a rather nice but…

…cold. The second best magnolia in the garden today by Georges Hut. Magnolia ‘Albatross’ Magnolia ‘Albatross’ Magnolia ‘Albatross’ Magnolia ‘Atlas’ is showing colour too further along the path. No damage!…

…‘Alba’. Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ Daffodils in Giddle Orchard. These were planted out from the kitchen garden when daffodil breeding stopped at Caerhays 60 to…

…Rosa banksia ‘Alba Plena’ Rosa banksia ‘Alba Plena’ Wisteria floribunda ‘Alba’ just coming out. Normally cut for Chelsea but not this year! Wisteria floribunda ‘Alba’ Wisteria floribunda ‘Alba’ A nice…

…Daphne bholua alba is overpowering today above the greenhouse. The plant is now full out and breathtaking! Daphne bholua alba Daphne bholua alba Daphne bholua alba Daphne bholua alba In…

…– CHW Went in search of an elusive late/last July camellia flower but nothing found today. Need to look for Camellia mathotiana varieties in full shade to have a chance…

…Camellia japonica Another Magnolia campbellii var. Alba seedling with gigantic flowers below Tin Garden. Magnolia campbellii var. Alba seedling Magnolia campbellii var. Alba seedling Magnolia campbellii ‘Wakehurst’ and Magnolia ‘Aurora’….

…01. Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Alba Superba’ Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Alba Superba’ Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Lombardy Rose’ – in Penvergate – Area 01. (May have been planted as Magnolia ‘Darrell Dean’…

…campbellii alba seedling on the drive are suddenly full out and drooping down to enchant passing visitors. Magnolia campbellii alba seedling Magnolia campbellii alba seedling Magnolia campbellii alba seedling This…

…Which magnolia has the biggest flower? The contenders today are: Magnolia ‘Atlas’ from New Zealand Magnolia campbellii alba ‘Trelissick’ Magnolia campbellii alba seedling from main ride. Magnolia campbelli alba seedling…

…seller for decades. Magnolia ‘Caerhays Splendour’ Magnolia ‘Caerhays Splendour’ The Magnolia campbellii Alba seedling on the drive is also at its best today. Magnolia campbellii Alba seedling Magnolia campbellii Alba…

…flush of flower again now. Fuchsia magellanica ‘Alba’ Fuchsia magellanica ‘Alba’ Two of the four new species of Hedychium planted on the top wall last autumn seem to be evergreen…