3rd October

…Ilex mutchagara We saw Acer ‘Silver Cardinal’ (formerly x conspicuum ‘Silver Cardinal’) with seed heads at Bonython. The Burncoose tree is now performing in a similar way. Acer ‘Silver Cardinal’…

15th May

…Laburnocytisus ‘Adamii’ A young clump of Azalea ‘Persil’ above Crinodendron Hedge. (1 of 3 dead). Azalea ‘Persil’ And beside it an even better clump of Azalea ‘Silver Slipper’. Azalea ‘Silver

13th March 1897 – 2020

…cinnamon. Michelia doltsopa ‘Silver Cloud’ Michelia doltsopa ‘Silver Cloud’ Michelia doltsopa ‘Silver Cloud’ Then we get to three original michelia plants above the greenhouse which used to have lead labels…

5th August

…by Wisteria sinensis Acer x conspicuum ‘Silver Cardinal’ with, as usual, exceptional secondary new growth which is pink and white becoming mottled green and white. Acer x conspicuum ‘Silver Cardinal’…

19th May

…we hope their energy will now go into reshooting vigorously. Rhododendron davidsonianum Azalea ‘Silver Slipper’ just out. Azalea ‘Silver Slipper’ Azalea calendulaceum – Sandling orange – red form. A very…

8th April

…King’ leafing up nicely. The silver variegation is irregular. Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Silver King’ Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Silver King’ Quercus monimotricha which Asia has cleverly grown from cuttings. Drooping silvery new growth…

6th May

…Betula albosinensis Betula utilis var jacquemontii ‘Jermyns’ Betula utilis var jacquemontii ‘Jermyns’ Betula utilis var jacquemontii ‘Jermyns’ Betula utilis var jacquemontii ‘Silver Shadow’ Betula utilis var jacquemontii ‘Silver Shadow’ Betula…

5th February

…Fragrance’ Camellia ‘Cinnamon Cindy’ nearly over and well scenting the air on a still overcast day. (Camellia ‘Gay Baby’ beside it has just two flowers). Camellia ‘Cinnamon Cindy’ Camellia ‘Cinnamon…

31st August

…acuta The last flower on Magnolia kwangtungensis (Manglietia moto). Magnolia kwangtungensis The seed heads on Dipteronia sinensis have now gone pink. Dipteronia sinensis 2018 – CHW A tiny dead baby

10th November

…here. Lush new growth in November is dangerous. The same thing happened at Burncoose where a well-established plant succumbed to cold winds. Hydrangea lobbii Baby lambs in White Styles filed….

16th April

…burmanicum Here are some pictures of Dad’s 90th birthday lunch. Sadly John and Katie did not produce their baby on the same day to make him a great grandfather. We…

3rd May

…– CW Visit of Rhododendron Conference 2.30 – Hester’s baby at 3.15. About 100 there, 10 to 12 Americans. They saw Davidsonianum, Augustinii, Sinogrande, Williamsianum, Auklandii at thier best. Also…

12th May

…Gay Baby Camellia champetre High Fragrance Camellia ss Kerguelen® Camellia ss Kicho Camellia classique Manuroad Road Camellia ss Memphis Belle Camellia classique Mimosa Jury Camellia reticulata Miss Tulare Camellia classique…

30th May

…came across an 8in long baby grass snake. Grass snake These are apparently Mullein moth caterpillars or so Jaimie has identified them. Mullein moth caterpillars The widow of David Hunt…

11th March 1897 – 2020

…Camellia ‘Silver Anniversary’ Camellia ‘Silver Anniversary’ The dainty Camellia ‘Cornish Spring’ is a great show below Burns Bank. Camellia ‘Cornish Spring’ Camellia ‘Cornish Spring’ Masses to see and admire on…

12th March 1897 – 2020

…Camellia ‘Silver Ruffles’ Camellia ‘Silver Ruffles’ Camellia “Fire ‘n’ Ice” has been photographed in the diary once before. In the rain I may not have done it justice. Camellia “Fire…

16th March 1897 – 2020

…‘n’ Ice” Camellia ‘Free Spirit’ Camellia ‘Free Spirit’ Camellia ‘Free Spirit’ Camelia ‘Silver Ruffles’ Camelia ‘Silver Ruffles’ Camelia ‘Silver Ruffles’ And some newer magnolias:Magnolia ‘Sentinel’ – quite dull! Magnolia ‘Sentinel’…

26th March 1897 – 2020

…‘Black Velvet’ Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Silver King’ was a gift from Windsor Great Park and John Anderson. No doubt it will get more silvery. Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Silver King’ Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Silver

18th February 1897 – 2020

…is a large batch of Mahonia bealei ‘Cornish Silver’. This too originated from a Needham introduction. One stock plant was in full flower. Orangy-yellow! Mahonia bealei ‘Cornish Silver’ Mahonia bealei…

13th February 1897 – 2020

…champetre ‘Fairy Blush’ – looks rather tender Camellia champetre ‘Fairy Blush’ Camellia champetre ‘Fairy Blush’ Camellia ‘Silver Chalice’ Camellia ‘Silver Chalice’ Camellia ‘Silver Chalice’ Camellia ‘Black Magic’ – I think…