…CHW The standard, variety and overall excellence of the vast exhibitors’ marquee at Hampton Court is amazing. Far less hassle, pomposity and bossiness than at Chelsea and exhibitors are here…

…years old. The east wind has caused more leaf drop but the crown looks fit and well. The leaves have no prickles except at the tips. What variety does this…

…first flower this year on Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Phoebe Taylor’. Perhaps my favourite x williamsii variety? Camellia x williamsii ‘Mary Phoebe Taylor’ 2023 – CHW Cold North wind but…

…Hydrangea paniculata ‘Skyfall’ is however a good new variety. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Skyfall’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Skyfall’ Tree felling of the two beech and the pollarding of the oak have made a…

…species or variety? A slight scent today but the bees are going mad for the flowers as you can see. Styrax japonicus ‘Emerald Pagoda’ Styrax japonicus ‘Emerald Pagoda’ Styrax japonicus…

…‘Vivid Violet’ is pleasant enough though if we had to choose a new variety to add. Scabiosa ‘Vivid Violet’ Scabiosa ‘Vivid Violet’ Lobelia ‘Starship Scarlet’ was selling well under cover…

…‘Falling Waters’ Also the last gingko variety: Gingko biloba ‘Variegata’ with irregular variegations here and there which are by no means all over the small tree. Gingko biloba ‘Variegata’ Gingko…

…Another Carpinus variety in our collection which I missed the other day. Carpinus betulus ‘Quercifolia’. Carpinus betulus ‘Quercifolia’ Carpinus betulus ‘Quercifolia’ Quercus x warei ‘Chimney Fire’ with secondary new growth…

…ago. I still wonder if it really is a x brooklynensis variety but the balance of probability is rising! I am waiting to hear more about this from Barbara Oozeerally…

…variety. Half dead again – this one a scented variety 2022 – CHW A fallen leaf under Magnolia dealbata with its silvery underside. The last leaves fell only in mid-December….