Head Gardener's Blog
Plant of the month for August
Plant of the month for August is... Hydrangea macrophylla 'Europa' Hydrangeas sometimes get forgotten about and can be seen as "Common" but is the right setting these shrubs are a hard working, reliable and beautiful addition to the garden. 'Europa' is a small,...
Plant of the month for April
For March I asked the question “How do you choose a plant of the month?” What criteria do you set as a standard? Is it just personal choice or is it if a particular plant is garden worthy or is it just a plant that is performing well? With those things considered I...
Plant of the month for March
Magnolia campbellii subsp. mollicomata When she is in flower she is hard to ignore. Situated, in perfect perspective to the house, half way down our south lawn. She dominates the vista (all year round but especially in spring). From winter with the flower buds cloaked...
Plant of the month for February
Camellia x williamsii ‘Hi-lo’ This lovely semi double pink camellia first arrived at Trewithen under the propagation number HJ-10. After planting in the garden and then propagating stock was available for sale in our plant centre. The entry in our catalogue that year,...
Plant of the month for July 2019 (I am not ashamed to say that it was for July 2018 and 2017 as well!)
Rhododendron nuttallii This maybe a bit predictable but she is my favourite rhododendron! Ever! As a famous beer commercial once said "Probably the best Rhododendron in the world?" ! I would add "Probably the best Rhododendron in the world ever and if you don't agree...
Plant of the month for June
Cornus kousa var. chinensis. This wonderful small tree/large shrub is now in its full glory. The whole plant is smothered in white bracts (modified leaves giving the impression of large flowers). Their sheer weight transforms this fairly upright specimen into a...
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