…of Rhododendron ‘Yellow Hammer’ and Michelia laevifolia. Rhododendron ‘Yellow Hammer’ Exochorda tianschanica is, I think, turning out to be a nicer flowered plant than the other more commonly grown species…

…at their best. Cherries hardly out. All the later daffs at about their best. Send flowers to Birmingham tomorrow. 1898 – JCW Tulips well open. Cherries have begun to open….

…leaves as well this is another major attribute. MAGNOLIA ‘Daphne’ MAGNOLIA ‘Daphne’ Magnolia ‘Daphne’ – one of three plants now full out. Absolutely the best yellow so far without question….

…excellent. Where oh where is the best form? A matter of opinion. Cam Mrs Franklin good, Pink Perfection small flowered. Pseudochrysanthum x 1350 best thing in garden. 1946 – CW…

…Hammer’. Rhododendron ‘Yellow Hammer’ Rhododendron ‘Yellow Hammer’ Rhododendron ‘Yellow Hammer’ Rhododendron ‘Yellow Hammer’ Podocarps swelling on Podocarpus henkellii. Podocarpus henkellii The horrid smell of quinces again fills the air by…

…‘Golden Gala’ As was the champion tree of Magnolia ‘Yellow Bird’. Magnolia ‘Yellow Bird’ Magnolia ‘Yellow Bird’ 2019 – CHW Some newish magnolias in Kennel Close.In a magnificent Michelia year…

…‘she’ is! This is a 2001 US cross between Magnolia ‘Yellow Bird’ and Magnolia ‘Caerhays Belle’. You can see hints of yellow in the bud and in the veining at…

…certainly an unusual mix of colours (Area 27). Magnolia ‘First Love’ Magnolia ‘Illini Gold’ has been recommended as a very good yellow and indeed it is. Not pure yellow though….

…Was it not fortunate that the best plant ended up in the best place or was it that the most sturdy seedling of the three at the time got the…

…excellent yellow An excellent yellow An excellent yellow Rhododendron rubiginosum ‘Desquamatum Group’ or Rhododendron desquamatum to you and I just coming out. A little lighter in colour so far than…