…A strange weekend as the whole country prepares for todays state funeral for H.M. The Queen. Its, quite rightly, a bank holiday so we are all glued to the television….

…stumps of Rhododendron ‘Saffron Queen’ survive? Perhaps where there are a few surviving shoots as here. No rush to dig these stumps out anyway. Rhododendron ‘Saffron Queen’ I am even…

…in 2003. Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ has large florets which should show pink tinges later. More vigorous aged 25 years than ‘Snowflake’ and is said to…

…out above the Aucklandii Garden. Michelia doltsopa Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ and the same Michelia doltsopa from above on the Main Ride. Magnolia campbellii ‘Darjeeling’ In the grim light Magnolia ‘Queen…

…gardens.A pleasant combination of Lobelia cardinalis ‘Queen Victoria’ and Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’. Lobelia cardinalis ‘Queen Victoria’ and Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’ Here is another – Euphorbia characias ‘Tasmanian Tiger’ and Heuchera…

…in no time and needs the council money. greenhouse The climbing Hydrangea serratifolia with leaves much larger than ours. Hydrangea serratifolia Hydrangea serratifolia Rhododendron ‘Queen of Hearts’ a very dark…

…‘White Lady’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘White Lady’ Sorbus ‘Pearly Queen’ with berries forming. Sorbus ‘Pearly Queen’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Vanille Fraise’ just turning colour. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Vanille Fraise’ Eucryphia x nymansensis ‘Nymansay’…

…more than pissed by now so away go the drinks and we start the long wait for the Queen. She eventually arrives at 5.30pm to visit the Thailand stand beside…

…called Rhododendron ‘Nancor’. Sister to ‘Saffron Queen’ and named after a farm on the estate. Rhododendron ‘Nancor’ Rhododendron ‘Nancor’ 2016 – CHW Evergreen Azalea winner Wisley show 2016 The centenary…

…hear them asking the questions listed here! Lord Sugar Lord Sugar A survivor from my mother’s gardening era is a small bed of Iris siberica ‘Snow Queen’. Iris siberica ‘Snow…