21st June

…One for Asia to propagate from seed and cuttings. Did any root last year? Rhododendron maddenii Rhododendron maddenii Ross has started to fell a few beech and sycamore trees above…

2nd January

…has moved some layers of Rhododendron maddenii from Donkey Shoe to a corner of this new area. Rhododendron maddenii Stones all raked off ready for planting. The stones could easily…

16th June

…Styrax wuyuanensis is only just starting to come out. Most S. japonicus and S. formosanus forms nearly over. Styrax wuyuanensis A small flowered form of Rhododendron maddenii below Donkey Shoe…

25th January

…lilies And on the agapanthus but we know that both will fully recover very quickly. agapanthus 2023 – CHW Frosted new growth on Rhododendron maddenii. Rhododendron maddenii All seeds have…

2nd August

…Lindera triloba is unmistakeable in leaf. Very attractive too. Lindera triloba Lindera triloba A young Podocarpus falcatus covered in new growth. Podocarpus falcatus Podocarpus falcatus Rhododendron maddenii was out 10…

13th June

…secondary new growth as well. Meliosma oldhamii Meliosma oldhamii Rhododendron maddenii has wilted in the heat before it even came out properly. Rhododendron maddenii Rhododendron sanguineum by George’s Hut. Rhododendron…

9th June

…fallen branches. Cornus alternifolia ‘Argentea’ This Rhododendron maddenii was cut down a couple of years ago but is regenerating nicely but only a couple of small flowers. Rhododendron maddenii Sorbus…

24th July

…Magnolia macrophylla planted last year has made excellent new growth of 2ft or more. Magnolia macrophylla Another very late flowering clump of Rhododendron maddenii still just out. Rhododendron maddenii A…

24th June

…location. Viburnum globosum Viburnum globosum Rhododendron maddenii below Donkey Shoe below the laurel hedge. Sparse flowering this year. Rhododendron maddenii A couple of Tilia species leaves which I may have…

31st August

Next Day >< Previous Day CONTRIBUTORS: FJW 1955-2007 CHW 2015- JCW 1897-1939 CW 1940-1955 2023 – CHW A tail end flower on Rhododendron maddenii – scent still gorgeous. Rhododendron maddenii