…a bit later than in recent years. Three to four weeks perhaps. Camellia ‘Lady Clare’ Camellia ‘Lady Clare’ The large tall growing snowdrops on the lawn are up but not…

…damage at all. It has been out for at least 5 or 6 weeks already. Daphne bholua ‘Jacqueline Postill’ Likewise Camellia japonica ‘Lady Clare’ now in full flow on the…

…flowers alongside Camellia japonica ‘Nobilissima’ by the front door. The ‘Lady Clare’ flower is high up on the bush. Camellia japonica ‘Lady Clare’ alongside Camellia japonica ‘Nobilissima’ Last couple of…

…japonica ‘Lady Clare’ on the castle wall almost at its best weeks earlier than usual. Camellia japonica ‘Lady Clare’ Daphne bholua ‘Mary Rose’ still in tight bud in the Rookery…

…the new clump of Rhododendron williamsianum is showing colour. It looks like a hybrid/seedling of Magnolia sargentiana robusta. magnolia opposite the new clump of Rhododendron williamsianum Magnolia ‘Sweet Sixteen’ above…

…a must to add to our collection. Camellia x williamsii ‘Les Jury’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Sweet Jane’ – likewise. Camellia sasanqua ‘Sweet Jane’ Camellia ‘Spring Festival’ – ditto. Camellia ‘Spring Festival’…

…front door. Crinum powellii and hydrangea. Shasta daisies and Meadowsweet. Flower arrangements Flower arrangements The flag flies for the Colonel, who has brought a canon to add to the festivities….

…Magnolia ‘Sweet Valentine’ Magnolia ‘Sweet Valentine’ Magnolia ‘Sir Harold Hillier’ – lower paddock. Magnolia ‘Sir Harold Hillier’ Magnolia sprengeri var diva – lower paddock. Magnolia sprengeri var diva The remnants…

…back and tidied for opening. ‘Mr Billy’ has a shit beside Georges Hut and the nicely pruned hydrangeas. ‘Mr Billy’ Magnolia ‘Sweet Sixteen’ is looking anything but ‘sweet’ but Magnolia…

…which is 20ft tall and just coming out now. Prunus ‘Gyoiko’ Prunus ‘Gyoiko’ Magnolia ‘Sweet Valentine’ is nice by the Green Gate. Flowers are getting larger with maturity. Magnolia ‘Sweet…