…2022 – CHW Camellia japonica ‘Nobilissima’ by the front door now covered in flowers so far unblemished by the weather (heavy showers) or petal blight. Camellia japonica ‘Nobilissima’ Camellia japonica…

…could almost be the first week in March. Camellias everywhere and the garden could open on New Years Eve! Heavy showers through the day damp this expectation somewhat and a…

…AESCULUS wangii AESCULUS wangii AESCULUS wangii 1951 – CW Heavy hail showers. Michelia at its best but bruised. Davidsonianum very good and Maddeni’s coming out. Blue Tit and Yellow Hammer…

…the leaves and extraordinary flowers. One to make the judges think. Lonicera subaequalis ‘Ogisu’ Lonicera subaequalis ‘Ogisu’ Lonicera subaequalis ‘Ogisu’ Parthenocissus ‘Star Showers’ will be great at the show for…

…‘Golden Oriole Talavera’ (formerly var ‘Talavera’) is very fine outside the front gate. Pale yellow. Golden Oriole var ‘Busaco’ has pink edging. Both are Caerhays bred. Rhododendron ‘Golden Oriole Talavera’…

…the old dropping leaves. Berberis insignis var. insigne Berberis insignis var. insigne Camellia japonica ‘Golden Anniversary’ – spot the hint of gold? Neither do I! Camellia japonica ‘Golden Anniversary’ 2021…

…but they drop off as quickly as they turn and never make a show. Acer griseum 2019 – CHW Salix udensis ‘Golden Sunshine’ produces golden autumn colours as well as…

…with its odd golden central leaf variegation. Camellia x williamsii ‘Golden Spangle’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Golden Spangle’ A clump of garlic well up for New Year’s Day! clump of garlic…

…Rhododendron Golden Oriole Group – ‘Talavera’. Rhododendron Golden Oriole Group – ‘Talavera’ Rhododendron Golden Oriole Group – ‘Talavera’ Magnolia ‘Plum Pudding’ with another ‘pudding’ underneath (Nicky). Magnolia ‘Plum Pudding’ Camellia…

…hint of red in the flowers unlike ‘Talavera’ which is a pure yellow. This group is above Rogers Quarry. Rhododendron Golden Oriole var ‘Busaco’ Rhododendron Golden Oriole var ‘Busaco’ Rhododendron…