…big batch of plants picked out for various different planting areas in the near future from the greenhouse and frames. Not as big a pile as the one which we…

…CHW Quite a big row about the Plant of the Year Competition. Unbeknown to all the entrants the RHS decided to judge the competition on the basis of the original…

…simply do not in Cornwall. Big leaf rhododendrons Big leaf rhododendrons Rhododendron zelanicum with a few late flowers. Rhododendron zelanicum Peeling bark on Rhododendron nuttallii. Rhododendron nuttallii The view from…

…and wet start to November. Camellia vernalis ‘Dawn’ A new piece of cut yew to prop up the big leaf rhododendron at the start of Rookery Path. The old one…

…as the flower on ‘Variegata’. Camellia sasanqua ‘Versicolor’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Versicolor’ Of the 40 different big camellias down from the Top Lodge just 2 in flower. Camellia japonica ‘High Hat’…

…saluenensis seen a few days ago). Camellia oleifera 2002 – FJW A cold spell began. 1998 – FJW Wet with short spells of cold – Big Japonica camellia out on…

…snapped off a newly planted rhododendron Some wind blow on this big leaf rhododendron and one leading branch already dead. Some wind blow on this big leaf rhododendron A newly…

…flowers are a bit hidden away in the bush. Camellia ‘Buttons and Bows’ Camellia ‘Buttons and Bows’ Then a big surprise. Contrary to what I wrote 10 days or so…

…All 7 together 2024 – CHW Temperature rises quickly as another westerly storm brews up. Nothing special as far as Cornwall is concerned.Another big leaf drought victim above the Rookery…

…huge clearing Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ a bit weather beaten but a better colour than photographed a month or so ago elsewhere. Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ A giant schefflera which we always…

…I must ask Asia what she thinks. Camellia ‘Quintessential’ Camellia ‘Quintessential’ Lots of new magnolias for planting out in a month or so. Quite a big job again this year….

…Magnolia ‘Shirraz’ is out at the top as at Caerhays (two plants) but this is normally an April late flowerer! Magnolia ‘Shirraz’ The three big michelias (30 year old) at…

…lot of daffs open and have cropped some, also (flowering) is Forrest’s big Camellia by the gun room door, with a big single white lower rookery. 1917 – JCW No…

…Giant’ Magnolia ‘Mossman’s Giant’ Magnolia zenii Magnolia zenii 2019 – CHW Above the greenhouse today.Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ has the odd flower out. Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ Magnolia ‘Todds Fortyniner’ is still…

…Crystal’ Camellia reticulata ‘Red Crystal’ 2019 – CHW The first big leaf rhododendron seedling is full out. More Rhododendron macabeanum than Rhododendron sinogrande in this one probably. rhododendron seedling rhododendron…

…denudate ‘Forrest Pink’ The New Zealand bred Magnolia ‘Brixton Belle’ is perfect today. Look at its useful spreading habit. Never going to be a big tree and very ‘dainty’ flowers….

…walk the dog elsewhere. Apparently ‘a local’ hears cries for help while walking the cliff path. Anyway then a RNLI coastguard rescue boat, big helicopter, 2 ambulances and lots of…

…Viburnum sieboldii. Viburnum sieboldii The best thing today was Callicarpa shirasawana. These got missed from the Isla Rose planting but are big plants absolutely laden with mauve-purplish berries. A better…

…caterpillars. walnut Azalea ‘Gena May’ (I think) is a good late red with a hint of an orange centre. Azalea ‘Gena May’ Azalea ‘Gena May’ Azalea unknown – a big…

…normal in dry spells. Queen Mother’s magnolia These Rhododendron auriculatum may or may not survive. We have seen them like this before but not as bad. Rhododendron auriculatum These big…