…days ago. ilex oak 2018 – CHW The heatwave gets even worse. The big leafed rhododendrons might last another week without rain before they collapse and die but no more…

…but not as bad. Rhododendron auriculatum These big leaf’s will not make it I suspect. Hardly any new growth. big leaf’s With water these plants are now out of danger….

…leaves to walk the dog elsewhere. Apparently ‘a local’ hears cries for help while walking the cliff path. Anyway then a RNLI coastguard rescue boat, big helicopter, 2 ambulances and…

…thing today was Callicarpa shirasawana. These got missed from the Isla Rose planting but are big plants absolutely laden with mauve-purplish berries. A better show than Callicarpa bodinieri ‘Profusion’ I…

…Camellia vernalis ‘Dawn’ A new piece of cut yew to prop up the big leaf rhododendron at the start of Rookery Path. The old one (rhododendron) had split and collapse…

…sasanqua ‘Versicolor’ Of the 40 different big camellias down from the Top Lodge just 2 in flower. Camellia japonica ‘High Hat’ is always very early. Camellia japonica ‘High Hat’ Camellia…

…seen a few days ago). Camellia oleifera 2002 – FJW A cold spell began. 1998 – FJW Wet with short spells of cold – Big Japonica camellia out on Burns…

…off a newly planted rhododendron Some wind blow on this big leaf rhododendron and one leading branch already dead. Some wind blow on this big leaf rhododendron A newly planted…

…frosted but attractive even if the flowers are a bit hidden away in the bush. Camellia ‘Buttons and Bows’ Camellia ‘Buttons and Bows’ Then a big surprise. Contrary to what…

…All 7 together 2024 – CHW Temperature rises quickly as another westerly storm brews up. Nothing special as far as Cornwall is concerned.Another big leaf drought victim above the Rookery…

…simply do not in Cornwall. Big leaf rhododendrons Big leaf rhododendrons Rhododendron zelanicum with a few late flowers. Rhododendron zelanicum Peeling bark on Rhododendron nuttallii. Rhododendron nuttallii The view from…

…I must ask Asia what she thinks. Camellia ‘Quintessential’ Camellia ‘Quintessential’ Lots of new magnolias for planting out in a month or so. Quite a big job again this year….

…Magnolia ‘Shirraz’ is out at the top as at Caerhays (two plants) but this is normally an April late flowerer! Magnolia ‘Shirraz’ The three big michelias (30 year old) at…

…lot of daffs open and have cropped some, also (flowering) is Forrest’s big Camellia by the gun room door, with a big single white lower rookery. 1917 – JCW No…

…Giant’ Magnolia ‘Mossman’s Giant’ Magnolia zenii Magnolia zenii 2019 – CHW Above the greenhouse today.Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ has the odd flower out. Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ Magnolia ‘Todds Fortyniner’ is still…

…huge clearing Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ a bit weather beaten but a better colour than photographed a month or so ago elsewhere. Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ A giant schefflera which we always…

…Crystal’ Camellia reticulata ‘Red Crystal’ 2019 – CHW The first big leaf rhododendron seedling is full out. More Rhododendron macabeanum than Rhododendron sinogrande in this one probably. rhododendron seedling rhododendron…

…denudate ‘Forrest Pink’ The New Zealand bred Magnolia ‘Brixton Belle’ is perfect today. Look at its useful spreading habit. Never going to be a big tree and very ‘dainty’ flowers….

…Year’s Day.Big leafed rhododendrons expressing their displeasure in the normal way. rhododendrons rhododendrons Juglans ailanthifolia stands out in the sun. Amazing growth rate since planting in 2012. It will be…

…2025 with about 6 magnolias showing. This big leaf rhododendron blew over a year or two ago but some roots remained and the plant is slowly trying to upright itself….