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Nature at work!

Nature at work!

Looking at a very old rotting tree stump to find self-seeded ilex and rhododendron trees starting to grow.  Time will tell what varieties they are. Unusual Natural Regeneration in rotting tree stumpWatch this video on...
Rhododendron Propagation

Rhododendron Propagation

Many rare and unusual species of Rhododendron are now being propagated at Caerhays, so that they can be reintroduced to the Burncoose catalogue. This will take 3 years from germination of seed to final potting for sale. Rhododendron propagation from seedWatch this...
Rhododendron loderi at Caerhays

Rhododendron loderi at Caerhays

Charles in the gardens at Caerhays with an introduction into Rhododendron loderi, which are all amazingly scented and looking great at Caerhays now. 0:00 – Introduction 1:20 – Rhododendron loderi ‘Pink Diamond’ 1:57 – Rhododendron loderi ‘King...
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...
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...