…Split’ Cercis canadensis ‘Flame’ just coming out. Cercis canadensis ‘Flame’ Cercis canadensis ‘Flame’ Camellia reticulata ‘Miss Tulare’ has one flower left – a pretty decent one! Camellia reticulata ‘Miss Tulare’…

…Magnolia ‘Summer Solstice’ A huge elderly clump of Rhododendron loderi which I usually miss during Chelsea week is out early. Quite a sight today. Rhododendron loderi Rhododendron loderi A young…

…Hedge. Maddenia wilsonii Maddenia wilsonii Attractive and dainty new growth on a young Meliosma pungens. Meliosma pungens We missed this acer on last weekend’s Maple Society tour – Acer cappadocicum…

…reticulata ‘Dr Clifford Parks’ Camellia reticulata ‘Dr Clifford Parks’ Camellia reticulata ‘Emma Gaet’ Camellia reticulata ‘Emma Gaet’ Camellia reticulata ‘Royalty’ Camellia reticulata ‘Royalty’ Camellia reticulata ‘Miss Tulare’ Camellia reticulata ‘Miss…

…name to me in the pocket rhodo handbook. Rhododendron araiophyllum Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ coming out properly now. Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Michelia ‘Mixed up Miss’ also just opening. Michelia…

…Pink’ 2022 – CHW Meanwhile back at Caerhays Jaimie records the following which I am missing in the garden today. Magnolia ‘Anilou’ turns out to be as good a yellow…

…60/80 Flaming Heart C12 140 Romance C12 180 Miss Marble (fastigiate) C3 80/100 Nelly C3 80/100 Pink Butterfly C7,5 140 Summer Lady C7,5 120/140 April Melody C3 80/100 Avalon C3…

…few pictures of the sadly missing grandchildren and John & Katie taken yesterday in Bristol lockdown. We may not have missed the mess in the aftermath but Christmas Day was…

…Magnolia yuyuanensis) is almost out in flower. No doubt we will miss it when away at Hampton Court flower show. Manglietia yuyuanensis Manglietia yuyuanensis A two year from planting Rhododendron…

…planting below Bond Street looks good. Laurel 2021 – CHW A trip to the nursery today with even a bit of sunshine after early showers.Camellia ‘Holfordiana’ which we were missing…