…pininana Stewartia pseudocamellia just coming out into flower. Many more flowers than last year when it was sparse. Stewartia pseudocamellia Stewartia pseudocamellia A young Magnolia ‘Summer Solstice’ now finally out…

…moupinensis Euonymus moupinensis Euonymus moupinensis Attractive reddish new growth on Stewartia pteropetiolata and reddish stems to the new leaves. Re-growing vigorously after major leaf loss in ‘The Beast’. Stewartia pteropetiolata…

…‘Aureus’ Anchusa ‘Loddon Royalist’ and Philadelphus coronarius ‘Aureus’ Calycanthus ‘Venus’ and Stewartia rostrata. Calycanthus ‘Venus’ and Stewartia rostrata Lily martagon ‘Sunny Morning’ and Embothrium lanceolatum ‘Ñorquinco’. Lily martagon ‘Sunny Morning’…

…which look fertile. Stewartia pteropetiolata Stewartia pteropetiolata Crabiodendron yunnanense (record tree) has had only a few very late flowers some 20 feet up in the crown of the tree. We…

…Carpinus betulus ‘Purpurea’ is only briefly purple as far as its new leaves are concerned. Lower branches are showing some good yellowing leaves. Carpinus betulus ‘Purpurea’ Stewartia monadelpha putting on…

…above the greenhouses. This planting is concentrated on expanding our collection of styrax and stewartia species and hybrids to complement the 10 or so semi mature plants growing well above…

…Camellia japonica ‘Bokuhan’ Stewartia monodelpha has tilted even more! We need to secure it back to the dead oak tree behind it quickly. Stewartia monodelpha Honey fungus kills another decent…

…either or both of these? chunks of moss Still prominent seed heads on Stewartia pteropetiolata. Stewartia pteropetiolata A good set of well rooted layers of Rhododendron falconeri soon to be…

…further. Rhododendron arboreum ssp. cinnamomeum The original Stewartia pteropetiolata remains a bold evergreen. Stewartia pteropetiolata Deer damage (horns) to a young oak tree. It will recover with scarring. The roe…

…Rhododendron schlippenbachii Rhododendron schlippenbachii Rhododendron schlippenbachii The first few high up flowers on the unnamed Camellia x williamsii clump on the drive. Camellia x williamsii Camellia x williamsii Stewartia rostrata…

…tree fern on the Main Ride now uncovered as the laurel has been cut back around it. tree fern Good autumn colour on Stewartia pseudocamellia. Considerably better than last year’s…

…flower or three on Stewartia pseudocamellia. Secondary flowers or a sign of weakness in this old veteran? The flowers are high up on an old branch from the main stem….

…x grignonensis which was top grafted. Crataegus x grignonensis Crataegus x grignonensis Autumn colour already on Stewartia rostrata. Reddish today, it will turn black. Stewartia rostrata Hydrangea paniculata ‘White Lady’…

…this? Prumnopitys andina Plump seed heads on Viburnum setigerum. Viburnum setigerum Just the drooping flower heads on the original Stewartia pteropetiolata (when introduced called Hartia sinensis). Stewartia pteropetiolata First flowers…

…is a borderline plant for us. Brachychiton acerifolius Brachychiton acerifolius Stewartia pteropetiolata is flowering much later than usual this year. On time with other Stewartias but still 6-8 weeks later…

…a better darker coloured leaf than ‘Evening Light’. Styrax japonicus ‘Purple Dress’ Styrax japonicus ‘Purple Dress’ Not many flowers on Stewartia x henryae this year. Stewartia x henryae The first…

Next Day > < Previous Day CONTRIBUTORS: FJW 1955-2007 CHW 2015- JCW 1897-1939 CW 1940-1955 2025 – CHW Stewartia rostrata in Kennel Close. Stewartia rostrata A pink tinge to the…

…originating from Maypeng in Taiwan. Neolitsea aciculata First flowers just showing on Stewartia rostrata in a shady spot. Stewartia rostrata Michelia x foggii ‘Jack Fogg’ still covered in flowers weeks…

…it. Pruned camellias 2022 – CHW A garden tour after a week at Chelsea. New growth flourishing everywhere but most of the rhododendrons have now gone over. Stewartia pteropetiolata just…

…Podophyllum ‘Spotty Dotty’ Stewartia rostrata is plastered in bud which should open in time. Stewartia rostrata Time to clip the box balls ready for the big event. If you do…