…although only one flower. Magnolia ‘Sunset Swirl’ Magnolia ‘Sunset Swirl’ Magnolia ‘Dark Bird’ is excellent too although the name is not in any reference book and has not been registered….

…but these are not yet fully out and a bit chewed by roe deer. STACHYRUS praecox STACHYRUS praecox STACHYRUS praecox MAGNOLIA ‘Sunray’ MAGNOLIA ‘Sunray’ Magnolia ‘Sunray’ has its first four…

…‘Gireoudii’ Firstly a 30 year old clump of Rhododendron schlippenbachii in full sun on the drive. 30 year old clump of Rhododendron schlippenbachii in full sun Secondly 15 year old…

…out and rather fine in the sun. Camellia sasanqua Camellia sasanqua The single white sasanqua has its first three flowers. single white sasanqua The single darker pink is coming out…

…out. Rhododendron suoilenhense Rhododendron suoilenhense Some smellies being placed out for planting. planting out rhododendrons planting out rhododendrons The hedge of Camellia x williamsii ‘Brigadoon’ very fine in the sun….

…‘Winter Orange’ splendid in the sun. Tilia cordata ‘Winter Orange’ Storm Bella has partially blown over our Trachycarpus wagnerianus trunk. Trachycarpus wagnerianus Flowers, high up, on Camellia ‘Lulu Belle’. Camellia…

…thought yesterday when consulting the planting plan. Rhododendron ririei Rhododendron ririei Seeds on Sophora ‘Sun King’. Sophora ‘Sun King’ Rhododendron ‘Winter Intruder’ now at its best on the drive. Rhododendron…

…sun a few days ago and without this drizzle. Liriodendron tulipifera 2020 – CHW Seagulls and cormorants on the lake reflect the need to shelter from the several severe gales…

…many generations of gardening. Rhododendron ‘Crosswater Belle’ is tender with us and temperamental. Better pink colouration in sun than in shade. Our clump needs more shelter from cold winds. Rhododendron…

…very sheltered spot at the top of the garden. Sophora microphylla ‘Sun King’ Sophora microphylla ‘Sun King’ A few more frosted flowers on Magnolia campbellii ‘Strybing White’. ‘Dog shit on…