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Camellia sasanqua hybrids in November – Part 2

This week Charles continues his story on Camellia sasanqua but this time featuring five hybrids which are looking good at the moment in mid-November. 0:00 – Camellia sasanqua ‘Narumigata’ 3:01 – Camellia sasanqua ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ 4:13 – Camellia...
Introduction to the new ‘Tin Garden’ at Caerhays

Introduction to the new ‘Tin Garden’ at Caerhays

Charles looking at the planting in ‘The Tin Garden’, which was an area of the garden originally used by his Great Grandfather for breeding daffodils. This area has been cleared and is now a memorial garden to his Father, with all the Magnolias,...
First Flowering of Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’

First Flowering of Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’

Much excitement in the garden this month, as the newly planted (17 years ago!) Magnolia campbellii ‘Alba’ has flowered properly for the first time, giving us a glimpse of yellow buds which open and fade to white. Come to the Gardens soon before this...
Spolight on Magnolia ‘Lanarth’

Spolight on Magnolia ‘Lanarth’

Charles Williams in the garden this weekend, looking at the ‘true’ Magnolia ‘Lanarth’ and a New Zealand ‘Lanarth’. Both in full flower at Caerhays in February/March. Formally known as Magnolia campbellii subsp. mollicomata...