Perhaps a little early for a full display, this Kerria japonica “Pleniflora” was sending out an advance scout in the warm sun this week. Sometimes called the Japanese Rose it is indeed in the family Rosaceae and is native to China, Japan and Korea. Thicket forming with tall lax stems up to 2m high, itContinue reading “Kerria japonica “Pleniflora””
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Pixies, Persians and Previews
The Persian Ironwood, Parrotia persica, is one of my favourite trees (although there are quite a few that fall into this category) and was in fine flower this week at Marwood Hill Gardens. We were lucky enough to be able to sneak a peak before the garden opens officially in March. There is something veryContinue reading “Pixies, Persians and Previews”
Charming
The pressure to feature snowdrops at this time of year is extreme. Everywhere you look there are delicate white blooms with varying amounts of green and reflex. I have succumbed. The lure of these milky blooms is irresistible. They have earned their place here not just because they are harbingers of longer days andContinue reading “Charming”
Puzzle
Today I have been trying to work out why this buddleja hedge has so many bald patches at the back, stripped of foliage and snapped in places. Perhaps it is a type of fungal die-back or particularly aggressive snails. If only there was some sort of clue. Seriously it is very tricky trying to pruneContinue reading “Puzzle”
Monsters
There is good vegetable growing and there is showing off. The parsnip at the front is for the purposes of scale and is at this moment in time feeling very inadequate. Well done to the du Mauriers for producing these monsters. I did wonder if they were glowing green, just a little …..
Sophora microphylla – Kōwhai
The golden droplet flower of the New Zealand kōwhai shone like a misplaced piece of summer at Chambercombe Manor at the weekend. Not thriving there, but managing to muster enough strength to pop out a few flowers on its scantily clothed boughs. Sometimes less really is more.
Tree Watching – A little waffle to fill the space
There is not a lot of action at the moment in Larchland. There may be a slight swelling of buds, but this is probably wishful thinking by Ms Eager Beaver. So I will use this lull in visible activity (I am sure there is a lot going on behind the scenes) to get you upContinue reading “Tree Watching – A little waffle to fill the space”
NW5 – George
As handsome as ever!
NW4 – Rejoice
It is February now and the wheels are turning faster. The days are noticeably (and rejoicingly) growing longer meaning that not only is it easier to get out of bed in the morning but the plants are benefiting from more light. If I were a true plantophile these would be listed in a different order. Continue reading “NW4 – Rejoice”
NW Day 3 – Ophelia
The hazy colours, frozen in time, brought to mind John Waterhouse’s painting Ophelia. Just before she got in, obviously.
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