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Week 5 – Spotlight on Rhododendrons

Week 5 – Spotlight on Rhododendrons

Week 5 of lockdown and Charles is taking a longer look this week at the numerous Azaleas and Rhododendrons currently in flower in the garden. If only we had smellie vision I am sure it would be equally as lovely.
Early April garden visit

Early April garden visit

As the lockdown continues and the gardens are still closed Charles finds another three wonderful plants to discuss this week. Prunus ‘Shirotae’ a Japanese flowering cherry. Rhododendron macabeanum, with wonderful yellow flowers. Staphylea holocarpa...
Plenty to see here in June

Plenty to see here in June

Although very much a spring garden, Caerhays still has lots to offer the visitor in June. It’s easy to think that there is nothing left to see in the gardens here at Caerhays as the spring magnolias and rhododendrons are over, however that is not the case....
Scented Rhododendrons at Caerhays

Scented Rhododendrons at Caerhays

Charles in the garden talking about the wonders of scented Rhododendrons, if only ‘smelly vision’ was possible. The have been in flower in the gardens at Caerhays over the past couple of months, they don’t all flower at the same time, but they all...
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...