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In the Burncoose gardens

In the Burncoose gardens

Charles Williams discussing 3 plants in the Burncoose Gardens this weekend. The 30 acre Burncoose gardens are part of Burncoose Nurseries and Burncoose House. They are open to the public all year with free entry, however spring is the best time to visit them. They are...
Narcissus cyclamineus

Narcissus cyclamineus

Charles in the Caerhays garden on Sunday 10th March 2019. Looking at narcissus cyclamineus (Cyclamen-flowered daffodil) which has x-bred itself to create a new hybrid, and also looking at a Ron Scamp and FJ Williams cross which is called Narcissus ‘Mr...
New Caerhays magnolia hybrid

New Caerhays magnolia hybrid

Into March with Charles and the magnolias of Caerhays. Charles talks about a 25 year old un-named magnolia which was crossed by Phillip Tregunna before his retirement. Unfortunately the parentage of the magnolia is also unknown! Amazing size of these magnolia flowers,...
Hydrangeas at Burncoose

Hydrangeas at Burncoose

Hydrangeas at Burncoose Friday 2nd August 2019 Lecture by Charles Williams at Burncoose House   Charles Williams (owner) will give the lecture and conduct the garden tour. The lecture will concentrate on the growing of hydrangeas and their different uses in the...
Comparision of two magnolias

Comparision of two magnolias

with Charles Williams, Caerhays. Comparision of two magnolias both seedlings which were a cross between Magnolia sprengeri ‘Diva’ and Magnolia sargentiana ‘Robusta’. One hybrid comes from New Zealand called Magnolia ‘Susanna van...