…the RHS Rosemoor Early Camellia Competition show on Saturday: Camellia ‘Ruby Wedding’ Camellia ‘Ruby Wedding’ Camellia reticulata – white form Camellia reticulata – white form Nearly open magnolia buds picked…

…planted in 2006 is a hybrid between Magnolia soulangeana ‘Rustica Rubra’ and Magnolia x veitchii. Clearly blown open early but it is still a rather dull and turgid colour with…

…early this morning to sort out the route for the new 3 phase electric supply to the Copper House and Nursery. As we stand discussing where to dig across the…

…nearly missed it. Fatsia polycarpa First flowers on Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’. Not the earliest reticulata by any means but early for this one. Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ Camellia cuspidata…

…Polyspora speciosa Agapanthus very early into flower in a nursery tunnel. Agapanthus 2021 – CHW Surprise, surprise – still rain. About a fortnight of rain.Camellia ‘Lady Clare’ and Camellia ‘Noblissima’…

…never seen the species before. Magnolia lotungensis Machilus ichangensis Camellia trichocarpa remains one of the absolute highlights of the garden in early spring. Camellia trichocarpa Keteleeria evelyniana – attractive bark…

…flowers. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ A few secondary flowers on Rhododendron ‘Elizabeth’. Rhododendron ‘Elizabeth’ Buddleia lindleyana still with a wonderful show a good month after it…

…planted Magnolia stellata on the lawn. Very early! M. stellata The last flower on Camellia x hiemalis ‘Ginryu’ beside the M. stellata. Camellia x hiemalis ‘Ginryu’ Clematis armandii on the…

…‘Star Wars’ has colour. Magnolia ‘Star Wars’ Camellia reticulata ‘Mark Allen’. Camellia reticulata ‘Mark Allen’ First flowering here of Sarcococca balansae (WSWJ 7285) Sarcococca balansae Nearly out also in the…

…thrived here for generations despite frequent inundations. Gunnera manicata and snowdrops Early signs of leaves shooting on the Gunnera in today’s sun. Gunnera Gunnera At this time of the year…