Mar 2, 2020 | Head Gardener's Blog
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...
Jul 18, 2019 | Head Gardener's Blog
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...
May 3, 2019 | Head Gardener's Blog
My plant of the month for May is… Rhododendron edgeworthii CCHH 8016 A species collected on the Shweli-Salween divide, Burma, that has the thickest, darkest orange-brown indumentum (Small hairs on the underside of the leaves). It is a strikingly beautiful form...
Dec 13, 2018 | Head Gardener's Blog
Even more important than “I’m a celebrity”, “BBC strictly” or even Brexit the full list of nominations for this years awards are below. They are taken form each months “plant of the month” winners. A short list will be...
Dec 1, 2017 | Uncategorised
Daphne bhoula ‘Jacqueline Postill’. This is the last nominee for out Plant Personality of the Year awards 2017. All 12 “Plants of the month” qualify for the competition with the top 3 being selected in mid December, follow #PPOtY2017 on our social media...
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