…a wonderful afternoon, the blood red scarlets were lovely and 3 big plants of Prunus conradinae in full flower, a remarkable Jan’y afternoon in any year. A good Sutchuenense in…

…Surprise’ The badly frosted clump of Zantedeschia aethiopica has recovered and is now upright. Zantedeschia aethiopica Most Echium pininana untouched by frost where sheltered from the wind. Echium pininana Unexpectedly…

…many more varieties. 2022 – CHW First battered flowers on Camellia japonica ‘High Hat’. Very early as usual. Camellia japonica ‘High Hat’ Still a few decent flowers on Hydrangea ‘Madame…

…with high level deer protection. magnolias magnolias Two gifts from Peter Mills – Nyssa sinensis ‘Jim Russell’ just starting to go red. Nyssa sinensis ‘Jim Russell’ And Viburnum plicatum ‘Opening…

…a common day lily (Alstroemeria) by the front door in a very sheltered position. Alstroemeria 2018 – CHW A young Acer x conspicuum ‘Phoenix’ with its outstanding red striped bark…

…peculiar coloured leaves. Carpodetus serratus Carpodetus serratus The hidden valley. hidden valley Ternstroemia japonica – a red rarity which I have never seen in flower. Ternstroemia japonica Ternstroemia japonica Abies…

…is plastered in red seed pods but here, unlike on the drive, the leaves are only just starting to turn their autumnal reddish-black. Stewartia rostrata Stewartia rostrata Tilia henryana is…

…growth. Acer cappadocicum ‘Aureum’ Magnolia ‘Pink Pyramid’ with 3 secondary flowers although it was only planted 2 years ago. A vivid red colour which the slugs have enjoyed. Magnolia ‘Pink…

…on Christmas day. This camellia has been in flower since mid-late October. Camellia sasanqua 2023 – CHW First battered flowers out on Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Pickthorn’ which we intend…

…onto life – just. The bedding was tired, rotting and underwatered. The spring cabbage and veg seedlings had run up into flower as had the tomatoes in 9cm pots at…