8th July

…the year. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Early Sensation’ with a few flowers turning pink already. 2024 – CHW To Burncoose to deliver the 2025 catalogue proof at its first stage. Agapanthus ‘Royal…

13th July

‘Pink Glow’ Malus ‘Pink Glow’ Photinia ‘Pink Crispy’ just cut back but with partially mottled leaves Photinia ‘Pink Crispy’ Photinia ‘Pink Crispy’ Lots of glass behind the garden centre. All…

28th July

…The largest is about 10in long and covered with bristles which are turning reddish. Magnolia obovata ‘Pink Flush’ Magnolia obovata ‘Pink Flush’ This is (I think) Rhododendron aperantum which I…

30th July

…has reverted to having just pure yellow leaves. Hydrangea ‘Quadricolor’ Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’ by Hovel Turning is just out. No pink visible yet. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’ Hydrangea paniculata…

12th June

…Rhododendron auriculatum Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ (an auriculatum x (pink) decorum hybrid) also just showing colour. Early this year and also few flowers. Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar Bear’ Rhododendron ‘Pink Polar…

2nd March

…the Magnolia denudata ‘Forrest Pink’ which was smashed down by a tree a few years ago but has recovered. Magnolia denudata ‘Forrest Pink’ The Magnolia campbellii Alba Group (seedling) on…

24th November

…an assortment of colours but none are that noteworthy this year. Cotinus ‘Pink Champagne’ Cotinus ‘Pink Champagne’ Nyssa sylvatica isn’t worth a second glance either above White Styles. Nyssa sylvatica…

27th November

…early for a Camellia japonica variety and this is a very ancient hybrid. Camellia ‘Hatsuzakura’ Camellia x williamsii ‘November Pink’ has very noticeable trailing new growth branches which mature and…

6th December

…sasanqua ‘Pink Goddess’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink Goddess’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Versicolor’ (Tregothnan have this) Camellia sasanqua ‘Versicolor’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Hiryu’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Hiryu’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Belinda’ (Tregothnan have this) Camellia sasanqua…

21st December

pink lapageria has another single flower and is growing furiously despite the time of year following its dung feed in September. pink lapageria pink lapageria Decorations on the front door…

27th December

…Magnolia lilliflora ‘Nigra’ A single rogue flower on Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ (it is a touch of purple really). Michelia ‘Touch of Pink’ Fine colour on a young Acer sikkimense…

16th February 1897 – 2020

…to early cherries like these.First flower on Camellia ‘Kick Off’.First flowers on pink and white forms of Rhododendron irroratum. Ditto on Camellia ‘Dr Burnside’. Camellia ‘Dr Burnside’ Camellia ‘Dr Burnside’…

Visit to Tregrehan – 3rd November 2018

…killer! Camellia sasanqua ‘Plantation Pink’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Plantation Pink’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Rainbow’ which is quite similar to ‘Narumigata’ but with a smaller flower with more pink. Not sure if this…

8th February 1897 – 2020

…the Auklandii Garden are just as good as the one seen earlier this week on the drive. pink form ‘Bo-Peep’ pink form ‘Bo-Peep’ pink form ‘Bo-Peep’ 2017 – CHW Prunus…

9th February 1897 – 2020

…‘Dorothys Dawn’ Helleborus Frostkiss ‘Dorothys Dawn’ Helleborus Frostkiss ‘Dorothys Dawn’ Helleborus ‘Pink Beauty’ – flowers have pink coverings or bracts but open a creamy white. Helleborus ‘Pink Beauty’ Helleborus ‘Pink

20th February 1897 – 2020

…is a really good thing. Different from the pure C. saluenensis (light or dark pink) which we know here. Much more pink in part of the petals when they first…

25th March 1897 – 2020

…‘Leonard Messel’ and Magnolia salicifolia. Pink in bud opening white. Not sure that I have seen this one out before. Quite nice and a good shaped plant. It will be…

12th November

…which is looking a bit in need of a hard pruning to rejuvenate it. Dare we risk this? Camellia x williamsii ‘November Pink’ Camellia x williamsii ‘November Pink’ Camellia x…

22nd November

…(‘Pink Champagne’). Prunus ‘Ichiyo’ (‘Pink Champagne’) Prunus ‘Ichiyo’ (‘Pink Champagne’) Prunus ‘Ichiyo’ (‘Pink Champagne’) Prunus ‘Chocolate Ice’ and Magnolia x veitchii which still has a full set of green leaves….

27th October

Next Day >< Previous Day CONTRIBUTORS: FJW 1955-2007 CHW 2015- JCW 1897-1939 CW 1940-1955 2024 – CHW Completed the autumn planting today well ahead of time. Camellia sasanqua ‘Pink Goddess’….