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Secondary flowering in Magnolias

Secondary flowering in Magnolias

Charles in the garden here at Caerhays, with a spotlight on 5 Magnolias which are currently having a second show of flowers.  This is due to the parentage of the plants, all explained in the video. 0:00 – Introduction, background into why & M....
Amazing flowering Eucryphia at Caerhays

Amazing flowering Eucryphia at Caerhays

Charles in the garden in August underneath the amazing flowering Eucryphia x nymansensis ‘Nymansay’ at Caerhays.  There are so many flowers the branches are weighed down with blooms. Eucryphia x nymansensis ‘Nymansay’Watch this video on YouTube...
Catalpa species in July

Catalpa species in July

End of July once again, and Charles still in the gardens at Caerhays looking at Catalpa this time. 0:00 – Catalpa bignonioides 3:30 – C. x erubescens 5:17 – C. x erubescens ‘Purpurea’ 6:28 – C. speciosa ‘Pulverulenta’ 8:17 –...
Maackia at Caerhays

Maackia at Caerhays

Flowering at the end of July in the Caerhays Gardens. 0:00 – Maackia hupehensis 3:02 – M. amurensis Maackia species at CaerhaysWatch this video on...
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...