19th March

…out here. Rhododendron calophytum Rhododendron calophytum Purple and white forms of Primula denticulata side by side. Primula denticulata Mike Chegwidden clearing the base for a new additional water tank above…

19th May

…the sun and dry air. Some Azaleas in the Hovel are nice. 1926 – JCW Primula pulverulenta has been long of flower. May was open on April 24th. Blue beds…

20th April

…with age (now 17) too. Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ Magnolia ‘Hot Flash’ A wild self sown clump of Primula pulverulenta in a damp spot where little else will grow despite several…

14th May

…on for Chelsea. Rhododendron aberconwayi Rhododendron aberconwayi A wild clump of candelabra Primula pulverulenta is impressive in a wet area. Primula pulverulenta At Windsor last Monday we were told that…

13th May

…old favourite but some years the flowers are already over – Primula japonica ‘Apple Blossom’. Primula japonica ‘Apple Blossom’ 2021 – CHW Syringa vulgaris ‘Carpe Diem’ just out on the…

Royal Cornwall Show – 2022

…ibericum Primula vulgaris ‘Bradleyi’ Primula vulgaris ‘Bradleyi’ Helleborus x hybridus ‘Harrington Pink Speckled’ Helleborus x hybridus ‘Harrington Pink Speckled’ Coleonema pulcherimum Coleonema pulcherimum Coleonema pulcherimum Drimys lanceolata ‘Red Spice’ –…

24th October

…ground. An odd seedling in the pans. Woodwardias have done well, it has been a raw cold season. Roses nearly a failure except on the wall. Primula megasoefolia is out….

28th February

…with my mother’s Primula ‘Wanda’ (dark purple) which grew in a line on the edge of the border opposite the front door. first coloured primrose These are the Narcissus cyclamineus…

21st July

…Wilson’s Fortunei, Keysii and a Viscosum all open. Primula lettonicera and Plagianthus lyalii are the two best things. 1915 – JCW The Hypericum in the Cutting is very good indeed….

14th February

…hybrid Arboreum and Thom x Arboreum. 1903 – JCW Picked and sent Pen a Campanelli. Fulgens good, Primula megasoefolia holding on and have done since October. Several Tenby open and…