…two days ago but its still warm and mild. Rhododendron siderophyllum Magnolia campbellii from afar is no big deal as yet. Perhaps there are 50 flowers so we can say…

…drought. big leafed rhodos big leafed rhodos Plenty of wild strawberries are the bonus for the grass cutting team. Over two thirds of the garden has now been cut and,…

…the dog elsewhere. Apparently ‘a local’ hears cries for help while walking the cliff path. Anyway then a RNLI coastguard rescue boat, big helicopter, 2 ambulances and lots of other…

…open and have cropped some, also (flowering) is Forrest’s big Camellia by the gun room door, with a big single white lower rookery. 1917 – JCW No sign of a…

…zenii 2019 – CHW Above the greenhouse today.Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ has the odd flower out. Magnolia ‘Big Dude’ Magnolia ‘Todds Fortyniner’ is still splendid eight weeks after showing colour. Magnolia…

…10 days ago. ilex oak 2018 – CHW The heatwave gets even worse. The big leafed rhododendrons might last another week without rain before they collapse and die but no…

…ask Asia what she thinks. Camellia ‘Quintessential’ Camellia ‘Quintessential’ Lots of new magnolias for planting out in a month or so. Quite a big job again this year. Lots of…

…far as Cornwall is concerned. Another big leaf drought victim above the Rookery Path. A 15-20 year old plant. Another big leaf drought victim And another blown over clump a…

…– this clump of plants is over 100 years old. Rhododendron wilsonae We have shown this gorgeous big leaf under various names at the Rosemoor show but settled for Rhododendron…

…simply do not in Cornwall. Big leaf rhododendrons Big leaf rhododendrons Rhododendron zelanicum with a few late flowers. Rhododendron zelanicum Peeling bark on Rhododendron nuttallii. Rhododendron nuttallii The view from…