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Mallotus japonicus

Mallotus japonicus

Charles in the gardens at Caerhays in August looking at the male and female versions of Mallotus japonicus which originates from Japan. Mallotus japonicusWatch this video on...
Plants short on water

Plants short on water

Charles in the gardens at Caerhays looking at Hydrangeas & Rhododendrons that are not doing well with the lack of water and those that are coping or thriving. Plants short on waterWatch this video on...
Aesculus parviflora

Aesculus parviflora

Still flowering in the garden is this Aesculus parviflora shrub. Aesculus parvifloraWatch this video on YouTube...
Hydrangea paniculata in flower in July

Hydrangea paniculata in flower in July

Continuing the feature of Hydrangea in the gardens at Caerhays , in this video we see Hydrangrea paniculata varieties:- 0:00 – ‘Grandiflora’ 2:24 – ‘Kyushu’ 4:42 – ‘Unique’ 5:45 – ‘Tardiva’ 6:46...
Desfontainia spinosa

Desfontainia spinosa

Charles in the Garden looking at the holly-like Desfontainia spinosa, which is a small evergreen shrub with single red flowers. Desfontainia spinosaWatch this video on...
The Best Hydrangeas in July

The Best Hydrangeas in July

Charles in the gardens at Caerhays (which are now closed for the year) with some amazing Hydrangeas. 0:00 – Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ L 1:12 – Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Libelle’ L 2:08 – Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Madame Emile...
Part 1 of Carpinus species at Caerhays

Part 1 of Carpinus species at Caerhays

This is the first part of a series of videos covering the 17 species of Carpinus we have at Caerhays. 0:00 – Introduction & Carpinus rankanensis 3:38 – Carpinus japonica – Japanese hornbeam 6:04 – Carpinus betulus – Common hornbeam 8:45 –...
Rhododendron rhabdotum

Rhododendron rhabdotum

Rhododendron rhabdotum flowering at Caerhays. We were surprised when this plant flowered this month after only being planted out this spring. Rhododendron rhabdotumWatch this video on...