…– CHW A bit of a magnolia hunt today.The pink form of Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ just showing. Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ Manglietia insignis just out and perfect today but loads of…

…An old Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ tried to flower but has now dropped its leaves and died. Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ Beside it a huge Eucryphia x nymansensis ‘Nymansay’ looks fine but…

…Yet another good Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’. Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ Secondary, and very dark, flowers on Magnolia ‘Genie’. Magnolia ‘Genie’ Magnolia ‘Genie’ Sadly the last old clump of…

…fresh new flowers after the rains. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Skyfall’ Rhododendron ‘Norfolk Candy’ flowering again as usual. Rhododendron ‘Norfolk Candy’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ also with fresh flowers. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar…

…last flower on Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’. Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ ‘Polar Bear’ flowers being devoured by slugs. slugs Camellia forrestii only 1 year on from planting is getting going. Camellia forrestii…

…fallen flowers under a huge and somewhat hidden clump of Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’. Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ The larger of the two Camellia taliensis only has the odd…

…‘Nymansay’ I never cease to be surprised at how many odd Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ we have dotted about. You pass them twice a week but never think or look twice…

…Polar Bear’ is well worth its place and much earlier into flower than the commoner white form. Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Styrax japonicus ‘Snowcap’ was only…

…floribunda var. tonkinensis Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ just coming out. Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Another Stewartia monodelpha which probably also is not true to name. Two…

…also few flowers. Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Seed pods forming on the tiny Magnolia ‘Mighty Mouse’ which Asia ought to watch. Magnolia ‘Mighty Mouse’ Plenty of…

…not yet showing. Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Magnolia ‘Porcelain Dove’ smelling very lemonish. This is a superb magnolia with a long flowering span. Magnolia ‘Porcelain Dove’…

…on Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ just emerging. Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ First flowers just out too on Styrax japonicus ‘Pendula’. Styrax japonicus ‘Pendula’ Styrax japonicus ‘Pendula’…

…plants for the sales area here. Daphne ‘Perfume Princess’ looking perfect in the cash point. Daphne ‘Perfume Princess’ Iris unguicularis cheers up a drab day in February. Iris unguicularis Viburnum…

…a nearby Magnolia ‘Princess Margaret’ which lost its top but is recovering. Magnolia ‘Princess Margaret’ Drimys granatensis v. grandiflora (BSWJ 10777) planted last autumn has not enjoyed the winter and…

…Beside it a near white Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ seedling. Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ Magnolia sprengeri ‘Dusty Pink’ near Tin Garden. Magnolia sprengeri ‘Dusty Pink’ Magnolia sprengeri ‘Dusty Pink’ Magnolia ‘Princess Margaret’….

…12426) with flower showing. Viburnum propinquum (CWJ 12426) Magnolia ‘Princess Margaret’ looking very fine on a gloomy day. Magnolia ‘Princess Margaret’ The new planting of 8 Camellia species below Slip…

…ago. Magnolia ‘Gold Finch’ Magnolia campbellii ‘Princess Margaret’ at its best. Magnolia campbellii ‘Princess Margaret’ Magnolia ‘Atlas’ nearly at its best on the way to George’s Hut. Magnolia ‘Atlas’ Magnolia…

…Magnolia ‘Burgundy Star’ Another Magnolia sprengeri ‘Marwood Spring’. Magnolia sprengeri ‘Marwood Spring’ Magnolia ‘Princess Margaret’ at her best. Magnolia ‘Princess Margaret’ Primroses in various colours. Primroses Rhododendron ‘Emma Williams’ just…

…are just into flower. Amelanchier laevis ‘Snow Flakes’ Amelanchier laevis ‘Snow Flakes’ Amelanchier laevis ‘Princess Diana’ Amelanchier laevis ‘Princess Diana’ Amelanchier grandiflora ‘Robin Hill’ with a hint of pink in…

…is one of my favourite species. This form an excellent colour. We have another old plant of this species to layer this year below Donkey Shoe. Rhododendron floccigerum Rhododendron ‘Princess…