…suppose? It is a nice red form of Enkianthus campanulatus but nothing more. Enkianthus campanulatus Enkianthus campanulatus Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’ has fine new leaves. Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’ Acer…

…show at Rosemoor. The colour in bud and as it opens is dramatically darker than when it is full out when it fades. Rhododendron praestans Camellia reticulata ‘Royalty’ still has…

…ulmoides Eucommia ulmoides Acer campestre ‘Red Shine’ living up to its name in Kennel Close. A good new plant which will be popular in the nursery as a half standard…

…This is, by any standard, an exceptional ‘take’ and the best for several years. The seed will be collected in a month or so when fully ripe. Here is one…

…wonderful theme, superb standard and a delight to enjoy over three days culminating in the Caerhays charity fete tomorrow. The explanation of each arrangement was written by Gillian Fraser and…

…CHW The standard, variety and overall excellence of the vast exhibitors’ marquee at Hampton Court is amazing. Far less hassle, pomposity and bossiness than at Chelsea and exhibitors are here…

…spreading shrub than a half standard tree as here. Malus hupehensis Malus hupehensis Schefflera delavayi now full out. Schefflera delavayi Platycarya strobilacea with old and new cone-like fruits. Platycarya strobilacea…

…Malus ‘Red Jade’ Malus ‘Red Jade’ Malus ‘Royal Raindrops’ Malus ‘Royal Raindrops’ Malus ‘Crimson Cascade’ Malus ‘Crimson Cascade’ Malus ‘Sun Rival’ Malus ‘Sun Rival’ Malus ‘Royal beauty’ Malus ‘Royal beauty’…

…Rhododendron ‘Royal Flush’ Rhododendron ‘Royal Flush’ The Fuchsia exorticatica outside the front door is again out for Christmas. This New Zealand species flowers on bare stems through well into leaf….

…Royal Cornwall Show in the Flower Tent. Congratulations to Louisa, Molly and the team. The best display in the tent of rare and unusual plants and a fitting follow up…