9th June

…also quite small. Again a first flowering here after the last dry summer which has had a major effect on all three of our Liriodendrons. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’ 2018 –…

9th September

…3 years – is growing away vigorously with large leaves. Parastyrax species nova (BWJ15185) Parastyrax species nova (BWJ15185) Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Snow Bird’ has recovered from near death in the drought…

25th July

…shade back from the Green Gate. Hydrangea ‘Leanath’ 2021 – CHW The strong warm northerly gales preceding the end of the heatwave have split the Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’ more or…

25th November

…mild enough for this conservatory plant to do exceptionally well. Datura sanguinea Autumn colours on an acer and the Liriodendron chinense below Slip Rail. acer and the Liriodendron chinense A…

2nd June

…Azalea ‘Narcissiflorum’ Still a few flowers on Magnolia ‘lolanthe’ below the Drive. Magnolia ‘lolanthe’ Liriodendron tulipifera with some branches covered in flower high up although they are hard to see….

28th August

…overnight winds have yet again blown branches out of Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’. Magnolia ‘Yellow Lantern’ And off the Liriodendron tulipifera at Four in Hand. Liriodendron tulipifera The sea has turned…

15th November

…large seedling Camellia saluenensis by Tin Garden. Camellia saluenensis Liriodendron chinense approaching its zenith. Liriodendron chinense Enkianthus cernuus rubens with its usual autumn tints. The best show on any of…

14th November

…First colour showing on Camellia ‘Yuletide’ even if the pheasants have nibbled at the first flowers. Camellia ‘Yuletide’ Fagus sylvatica ‘Aspleniifolia’ and Liriodendron tulipifera at 4-in-Hand. Fagus sylvatica ‘Aspleniifolia’ and…

24th October

…‘Red Star’ has improved markedly in a week above 4-in-Hand. Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Red Star’ Overnight Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureovariegata’ has started to turn yellow as a result of the northerly winds…

23rd October

…paniculata ‘White Lace’ Young Acer campestre showing autumnal yellow. Acer campestre Hydrangea ‘Fireworks Blue’ turning to reddish purple. Hydrangea ‘Fireworks Blue’ First yellowing on Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’. Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginata’…