23rd June

…Rhododendron ‘Moser’s Maroon’ The very last flower on Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’. Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Acer sikkimense with seed tassles. Acer sikkimense The base of our largest Camellia taliensis….

22nd April

…of Pink’ is a mass of flower and scent. Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Rhododendron ‘Damaris’ was Dad’s pride and joy but it died at least 30 years ago. Here are…

27th December

…Magnolia lilliflora ‘Nigra’ A single rogue flower on Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ (it is a touch of purple really). Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Fine colour on a young Acer sikkimense…

27th July

…on Magnolia wilsonii. Magnolia wilsonii And an even later tail end flower on Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’. Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Seeds well established on Magnolia globosa as the last…

27th April

…two other trees neither of which are in particularly sheltered locations which are doing fine. MICHELIA ‘Touch of Pink’ MICHELIA ‘Touch of Pink’ Although the Michelia doltsopas are going over…

29th January 1897 – 2020

Pink’ laden with well advanced buds. Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ First single flower on Magnolia campbellii ‘Strybling White’. It wins the contest for the first full…

1st July

…japonica Magnolia sapaensis now full out. Magnolia sapaensis Eucryphia lucida ‘Pink Cloud’. Eucryphia lucida ‘Pink Cloud’ One of our best two Rhododendron maddenii. Rhododendron maddenii Eucryphia milligani just coming out….

11th March 1897 – 2020

…‘Dentata’ Aucuba japonica ‘Dentata’ Aucuba japonica ‘Dentata’ Chionodoca ‘Pink Giant’ – a good light pink form too which appeared to self sow itself. Chionodoca ‘Pink Giant’ Chionodoca ‘Pink Giant’ Chionodoca…

24th June

…ago. Over flowering probably hastened their demise. I had forgotten that we still have one really decent clump of Rhododendron royalii ‘Pink Flush’. Rhododendron royalii ‘Pink Flush’ Rhododendron royalii ‘Pink

2nd June

…east winds. Pinkish red Pinkish red Pinkish red Pinkish red Then a red one with an orange flare. red red Still tight buds on Styrax japonicus ‘Pink Chimes’. Styrax japonicus…

13th June

…Finis Pink’ – 2017 planted. Rhododendron ‘Royal Finis Pink’ Rhododendron ‘Royal Finis Pink’ Lots of clumps of youngish Rhododendron decorum now going over. Rhododendron decorum Hydrangea ‘Fireworks’ just out at…

25th May

…of Pink’ leafless (as normal) but still with decent flowers with the ‘touch’! Magnolia ‘Touch of Pink’ 2022 – CHW Meanwhile back at Caerhays Jaimie records the following which I…

12th April

…x brooklynensis ‘Woodsman’ x Magnolia ‘Pink Surprise’ Magnolia x brooklynensis ‘Woodsman’ x Magnolia ‘Pink Surprise’ Magnolia x brooklynensis ‘Woodsman’ x Magnolia ‘Pink Surprise’ First Rhododendron loderi to flower this year…

26th May

‘Pink Flush’ is out but has lost its ‘flush’ during Chelsea week. In bud as we left. Another few buds to come. Magnolia obovata ‘Pink Flush’ Magnolia obovata ‘Pink Flush’…

22nd July

…vigorous grower Hydrangea ‘Fireworks blue’ Hydrangea ‘Fireworks blue’ Hydrangea ‘Fireworks pink’ Hydrangea ‘Fireworks pink’ Hydrangea ‘Fireworks pink’ Hydrangea ‘Hobelia’ – starts as a pink lacecap and fades to green and…

1st June

…after it started. Michelia x foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ As is Michelia ‘Allspice’ still with a pervading scent. M. ‘Touch of Pink’ nearby is now over barring the odd small remnant…

1st May

…of Pink’ now properly out either side of the path by George’s Hut and scenting it well. Magnolia (Michelia) ‘Touch of Pink’ Rhododendron ‘Beauty of Littleworth’ behind George’s Hut. Rhododendron…

24th March 1897 – 2020

…will then appear perfectly fit and well on this young plant. Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Cubby following the gator rather than the party on foot. Cubby…

16th April

…Close. Rhododendron williamsianum Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ now properly out. Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ The semi-deciduous Azalea ‘Fedora’ just coming on the drive. Azalea ‘Fedora’ Azalea…

11th June

…RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year arrive at Burncoose. Philadelphus ‘Petite Perfume Pink’. Philadelphus ‘Petite Perfume Pink’ Indigofera himalayensis ‘Silk Road’ flowering for the first time in the nursery. Indigofera…