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Hoheria species in the garden

Hoheria species in the garden

Charles Williams in the Garden at Caerhays, this time looking at Hoheria. 0:00 – Introduction to the species 1:29 – Hoheria sexstylosa ‘Stardust’ 2:29 – H. ‘Borde Hill’ (H. angustifolia x H. sexstylosa) 3:56 – H. ‘Glory of...
Summer Escapes in Cornwall…

Summer Escapes in Cornwall…

Cornwall is a beautiful coastal region in the South West of England, known for its stunning beaches, picturesque seaside villages, and rich history. If you’ve visited Cornwall before, we don’t need to tell you how amazing it is, but if you are yet to visit, you’ll...
Looking good at Burncoose Gardens

Looking good at Burncoose Gardens

A quick look around the Burncoose Gardens in June 2023 with Charles. 0:00 – Kalmia latifolia 1:48 – Magnolia wieseneri 3:02 – Rhododendron yakushimanum 4:00 – Stewartia pseudocamellia 5:03 – Abutilon vitofolium ‘Album’ &...
Paulownia species at Caerhays

Paulownia species at Caerhays

Charles in the garden this week looking the Paulownia species in flower during May and early June.  Commonly known as the ‘Foxglove Tree’ 0:00 – introduction & Paulownia kawakamii 2:53 – Paulownia tomentosa ‘Lilacina’ 5:06...
Pruning Rhododendron ‘Cornish Red’

Pruning Rhododendron ‘Cornish Red’

Charles in the garden at Caerhays showing a very ‘thuggish’ established Rhododendron ‘Cornish Red’ which has been pushing out the nearby shrubs and trees and needs a good prune. Note : Pruning Rhododendrons is generally NOT recommended. Pruning...
Azaleas & Bluebells in Burncoose Gardens

Azaleas & Bluebells in Burncoose Gardens

Now is the time to come across from Caerhays and visit the free gardens which are open every day at Burncoose. (dogs welcome on leads) 0:00 – introduction and bluebells 1:03 – Azalea ‘Irene Koster’ (deciduous) & Magnolia ‘Fairy...
Dwarf Rhododendrons in the Rockery

Dwarf Rhododendrons in the Rockery

Charles in the Rockery at Caerhays looking at the dwarf rhododendrons planted there in flower, ideal for smaller gardens. 0:00 – Introduction 1:15 – Rhododendron ‘Ginnie Gee’ and R. ‘Wee Bee’ 1:49 – Another R. ‘Ginnie...
First flowering of Malus collection

First flowering of Malus collection

We recently planted a new Malus collection in the Old Kitchen Garden which has started to flower and is already looking great in its first season. 0:00 – Introduction 2:08 – Malus ‘Praire Fire’ 2:27 – Malus ‘Crimson Cascade’...