…Abies spectabilis Rhododendron ‘Beauty of Littleworth’ full out by George’s Hut. This is a Rhododendron griffithianum hybrid. Rhododendron ‘Beauty of Littleworth’ Over the bank holiday weekend a large oak tree…

…herbaceous plants. So very much a nursery and not a garden centre. Among the novelties seen were:Achillea ‘Summer Fruits Lemon’ and Achillea ‘Lilac Beauty’ Achillea ‘Summer Fruits Lemon’ and Achillea…

…Beauty’ are just out. Camellia reticulata ‘Lasca Beauty’ Interesting bark on Vaccinum donaldianum which I had not noticed before. Vaccinum donaldianum Magnolia ‘F J Williams’ just out in the Auklandii…

…in the Auklandii Garden out a bit early by normal standards. Magnolia campbellii var. Alba seedling Three Camellia reticulata varieties just now out in flower: ‘Lasca Beauty’ – the best…

…Tulare’ Camellia japonica ‘Augusto Leal de Gouveia Pinto’ Camellia japonica ‘Augusto Leal de Gouveia Pinto’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Joan Trehane’ Camellia x williamsii ‘Joan Trehane’ Camellia reticulata ‘Lasca Beauty’ Camellia…

…out. Magnolia campbellii Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ in fine form about 8 years from planting out. Camellia reticulata ‘William Hertrich’ Camellia reticulata ‘Lasca Beauty’ just as good in the opposite…

…Pseudowintera ‘Red Leopard’ – quite outstanding leaf colour. Pseudowintera ‘Red Leopard’ Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Nivalis’ just emerging. Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Nivalis’ Daphne ‘Spring Beauty’. Daphne ‘Spring Beauty’ Last year I photographed an…

…appropriate! Enca carnea ‘Winter Snow’ Enca carnea ‘Winter Snow’ Edgewrthia chrysantha just coming out and undamaged. Edgewrthia chrysantha The leaves on Pseudowintera colorata have enjoyed the cold and now exhibit…

…cordata ‘Winter Orange’ looking superb now denuded of all its leaves. Tilia cordata ‘Winter Orange’ Tilia cordata ‘Winter Orange’ The fruits on Photinia macrophylla are now ripe and red. Photinia…

…never really out together. Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ 2016 – CHW Another magnolia is out, this time in the main clearing in…

…moved here as layers from the Rockery. Older plants flank the nobleanums on the upper side of the drive. Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ Alongside are three rather poor…

…new growth. This nearly died after planting but is now getting going. Keteleeria davidiana Tilia cordata ‘Winter Orange’ with its fine autumn display. Tilia cordata ‘Winter Orange’ The true Photinia…

…of berries. Cornus alba ‘Siberian Pearls’ A multitude of camellias suddenly out in a nursery tunnel. Camellia sinensis assamica Camellia sinensis assamica Camellia ‘Winter’s Interlude’ Camellia ‘Winter’s Interlude’ Camellia ‘Winter’s…

…as they will be soon. Tilia cordata ‘Winter Orange’ Tilia cordata ‘Winter Orange’ Tilia cordata ‘Winter Orange’ Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ was planted in 2009 and is romping away erectly as…

…parents drive the cygnets away out to sea in the autumn but this last crop stayed all winter. Will the mother return? Is the newly arrived swan her former mate?…

…winter sheds. They had a tremendous fight and made a fair mess in the field as you can see but have now settled down. bulls Magnolia ‘Wada’s Memory’ full out…

…Le Bois Marquis – Viburnum nervosum – Viburnum nudum Pink Beauty – Viburnum propinquum – Viburnum prunifolium Mrs Henry Large – Viburnum recognitum – Viburnum sieboldii Seneca – Viburnum sympodiale…

…winter dieback. (HWJ 946). Not that happy in too hot a location. Ilex chapaensis Picconia azorica making excellent new growth and now about 5 feet tall. I wonder when it…

…exposed and less sunny side of the gallery roof this winter is a mystery. It has never occurred before. The suppliers of the UV film said we could wash off…

…(Winter jasmine) Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter jasmine) Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter jasmine) An interesting mix of Jasminum nudiflorum and Sarcococca confusa. Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter jasmine) Anemone ‘Harmony Double Pink’. Anemone ‘Harmony Double…