…in the trumpet that ‘Maisie’ does (Rh. moupinense x Rh. chrysodoron). ‘Maisie’ is registered with the Rhododendron Society but this one is not. Rhododendron ‘Maisie’ Unnoticed until now Rhododendron ‘Crossbill’…

…considered ‘early’ either although many of them will never have witnessed magnolias in flower beside them. Rh moupinense, Rh mucronulatum, Rh delavayi and even Rh ‘Cornish Red’ are out on…

…darleyensis there is not very much else. 1919 – JCW I saw a plant of Ordus mascula coming up. 10 species of Rhodoⁿ show flower of which Barbatum and moupinense…

…nobleanum, R barbatum, R moupinense, Thomsonii x a blood red, R oleifolium, R lutescens, R chrysanthum and a bit of Pearl. The snowdrops, coums and aconites are fair, no daffodils…

…day and so the Hamamelis. 1924 – JCW The best Rhodo’n after mucronulatum is R parvifolium, moupinense is nice, to C coums are fair, the hamamelis are going over whilst…

…Rhapidophyllum hystrix Rhapidophyllum hystrix Rhapidophyllum hystrix Unknown palm Unknown palm Unknown palm 2017 – CHW Rhododendron ‘Seta’ (moupinense x spinuliferum) is apparently a Bodnant hybrid. I had always thought it…

…would have been a good year. 1963 – FJW Camellias just began very slowly. Moupinense has come through well. 1961 – FJW Soulangeana Magnolias at Penver Gate in flower. Rhodo’s…