tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79404992948101338632024-02-21T10:23:20.004-08:00High Beeches GardensAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-84536006405064052532018-04-16T13:44:00.000-07:002018-04-16T13:44:53.233-07:00Grandia Rhododendrons<br />
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There are five of the eleven Grandia Rhododendrons in the garden here at High Beeches. Four of them are in flower at the moment. This is a particularly good year for these rhododendrons as they are flowering later and therefore have not been damaged by frost. The Grandias are very striking plants growing into small trees or very large shrubs with huge leaves and magnificent flowers.<br />
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Rh. sinogrande was first discovered in China by George Forrest in 1912 and it first flowered at Heligan in Cornwall in l919. It can reach 30 feet in height and the leaves can be 15 inches long<br />
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Bhutan. There is a white form as well as the pink.<br />
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Rh macabeanum is a native of Assam and was discovered in 1882 by Sir George Watt. It can make a tree of 40 foot in the wild and its leaves are up to a foot long. The flowers vary from a pale sulphur yellow to a deep yellow.<br />
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Rh. montroseanum (also known as mollyanum) seed was collected by Frank Kingdom Ward in Tibet and was raised at Brodick. It is a large plant with long narrow leaves and striking pink flowes.<br />
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The fifth Grandia Rhododendron to be found in the Garden is Rh siderum which has yet to flower. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-90232780573015137012018-04-10T14:30:00.000-07:002018-04-10T14:30:27.956-07:00April<br />
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It has been a difficult spring, cold and wet, which has put the garden at least 2 weeks behind. The daffodils and pretty miniature narcissi are doing their best to brighten up the garden. <br />
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There were very few of the early Rhododendrons in flower for us to show at the Early Rhododendron Competition at the Savill Garden last weekend. In spite of the challenging weather there was a great deal of competition from amongst others E<a href="https://www.exbury.co.uk/" target="_blank">xbury</a>, <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans" target="_blank">Nymans</a>, <a href="http://www.caerhays.co.uk/" target="_blank">Caerhays</a> and <a href="http://minterne.co.uk/wp/" target="_blank">Minterne</a>. High Beeches won the most points for a garden in the South East as well as being 2nd in the class for four vases of different ornamental shrubs.<br />
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There were some beautiful plants on show . It is a great opportunity to see the many different forms of species Rhododendrons.<br />
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As the weather warms up more and more of the Rhododendrons are coming in to flower and the Cherry blossom will soon be here. There are carpets of primroses and I was pleased to see that one or two of the fritillaries planted last year are flowering.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-48088200194922868602018-01-23T11:38:00.001-08:002018-01-23T11:38:31.020-08:00January Flowers<br />
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The warm days are bringing plants into flower in the garden. Snowdrops, crocus and Lent Lillies are starting to bloom along with some of the earlier flowering shrubs.<br />
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It is slightly surprising to see blooms on Camellia Lady Clare in January. This wonderful camellia comes from Japan and was originally called Akashigata until it was imported into the US when it was named Lady Clare. <br />
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Hamamelis mollis, the chinese witch hazel, has been in flower since before Christmas. A welcome sight on a winters day and on a sunny day its sweet scent fills the garden. It was first<br />
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Rhododendron Nobleanum Venustum (arboreum x caucasicum) is one of the earlier<br />
rhododendrons to flower. An old hybrid it was raised by William Smith at Norbiton Common, nr Kingston in 1929. This plant at High Beeches is a layer of an old plant in the garden.<br />
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Rhdodendron spinuliferum is in flower a little early this year. An unusual rhododendron with its tubular red flowers and protruding stamens in erect clusters. A native of Central and Southern Yunnan discovered by Abbe David and introduced in 1907.<br />
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The early Rhododendrons and Azaleas may have finished flowering but there is still plenty to see in the Garden. <br />
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The pretty pink and white stripped <strong>Rhododendron insigne</strong> is one of several flowering at the moment. The leathery leaves have a silvery metallic underside which makes it very distinctive. An Ernest Wilson introduction in 1908.<br />
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<strong>Crindodendron hookerianum</strong>, the Lantern Tree also known as Tricuspidaria is a Chilean plant introduced by <a href="http://www.tchevalier.com/orchard-background/william-lobb" target="_blank">William Lobb</a> in 1848. It is an evergreen shrub and thrives best in the South of England and the West Coast of Scotland. It is well established here at High Beeches and is now in full flower attracting<br />
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Another plant attracting the bees at the moment is <strong>Styrax hemsleyanus</strong>, the Chinese Snowbell Tree, also a Wilson introduction from China. A very attractive small tree with racemes of white bells in early summer.<br />
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There are a number of Magnolias flowering at the moment including <strong>Magnolia hypoleuca </strong>sometimes known as obovata. A handsome tree with large leaves and strongly scented flowers. It is a native of Japan and was first introduced in about 1820.<br />
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Yellows in the garden for early April. The daffodils are almost over but are fast being replaced by carpets of primroses. There are cowslips in the meadow and celandines in the garden.<br />
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Rhododendron campylocarpum is already in flower one of the prettier rhodendron species.<br />
It is a native of the Himalalays and was introduced by Sir Joseph Hooker in about 1849.<br />
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The delightful pale yellow catkins of <br />
Corylopis gotoana flutter in the breeze, a member of the Hamamelidaceae family from Japan.<br />
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Caltha palustris also known as Marsh Marigold or King Cup and is reflected in Centre Pond along with Lyschimatum americanum (an invasive plant). The young buds and foliage can be eaten but the plant is also toxic in large doses.<br />
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The less common Illicium anisatum is in flower, it is an aromatic, slow growing shrub from China and is also known as Japanese anise.<br />
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The magnificent Rhododendron macabeanum is hard to beat. One of the best yellow forms is to be found in the garden here at High Beeches.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-35615595111337078922017-03-21T10:58:00.000-07:002017-03-21T10:58:10.294-07:00Magnolia sargentiana var robusta<br />
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Magnolia sargentiana var robusta<br />
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The weather has suited it and so it is not only flowering prolifically but has not been damaged by frost.<br />
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beautiful in the spring light. This tree is fairly remarkable. It is highly likely that this plant is one of those that came from Chenault of Orleans who received seeds from the <a href="https://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/" target="_blank">Arnold Arboretum</a> which had been collected by Ernest Wilson in 1908, and which he multiplied by grafting. It flowered at Caerhays <a href="http://www.caerhays.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.caerhays.co.uk/</a>in 1931.<br />
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The tree here at High Beeches was blown down in the great Storm of 1987. The decision was made to cover the root ball as much as possible and to prune it back. The tree has continued to grow and flower each year ever since. One of the surviviors of a terrible night.<br />
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Today a visitor to the garden was stunned by the sheer quantity of flower.<br />
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Magnolia campbellii is possibly the most magnificent of the Magnolias. This tree grows here at High Beeches almost on the roadside and rarely fails to flower. This year it is looking particularly superb due to the mild weather.<br />
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Magnolia campbellii is a native of the Himalayas and was probably first introduced to this country in 1865. It is thought to have flowered first at Veitch's Nursery in 1895. It is named after Dr Arthur or Archibold Campbell of Darjeeling who was appointed the first superintendent of the <br />
sanitarium town of Darjeeling in 1839. <br />
In 1849 he and Sir Joseph Hooker were <br />
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There are already too many plants to count in flower in the garden. I thought I would have a look at the pinks<br />
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Prunus Okame a hybrid (P.campanulata x P.incisa) raised by Captain Colllingwood Ingram has masses of deep pink flowers which look beautiful against an early spring blue sky.<br />
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Camellia japonica Akashigate (Lady Clare)<br />
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Rhododendron Cilpenense is a pretty early flowering rhododendron, a hybrid (R ciliatum x moupinense) raised at <a href="http://www.bodnantgarden.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bodnant</a>. <br />
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Viburnum grandiflorum is a deciduous upright shrub with pretty pink and fragrant flowers in early spring. It is a native of the Himalayas and was introduced in 1914 by Roland Cooper from Bhutan.<br />
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The first buds are showing pink on the magnificent Magnolia sargentiana var. robusta. which was introduced by Ernest Wilson in 1908. This tree is quite possibly a plant grafted by Chenault. Within the next week or two this plant will be smothered in large and vivid pink flowers. It was a casualty of the great storm of l987 but has regenerated to continue to give a superb display almost every year.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-32708657332287709112017-02-14T10:06:00.000-08:002017-02-14T10:06:14.004-08:00A Sprinkling of Snow<br />
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A walk round the garden today found<br />
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several camellias in flower including<br />
Camellia japonica Alba Simplex. A beautiful white with conspicuous golden yellow stamens. One of the most beautiful camellias, the white flowers glow against the dark glossy leaves. It is rare to find a perfect bloom as they bruise easily.<br />
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Rhododendron Cornubia braving the snow.<br />
A hybrid of R.arboreum 'Blood Red' and x Rhododendron Shilsonii it is a <a href="http://penjerrickgarden.co.uk/about/" target="_blank">Penjerrick </a>hybrid and said not to be the most hardy of plants but it is flourishing here at High Beeches.<br />
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It is always good to find the first primrose in the garden. There are more and more every year.<br />
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The garden is full of birdsong at the moment<br />
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There are several plants brightening<br />
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After a few days of cold and frost, ice on the ponds and the Rhododendrons curling their leaves in protest, the weather has turned<br />
warmer and misty. Today it never really got light, the birches in the meadow looked eerie, but the first flowers in the garden were doing their best to brighten things up.<br />
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Rhododendron Bo Peep, a hybrid (R. lutescens x R. moupinense) is always one of the earliest rhododendrons to flower. It has pretty yellow flowers and a loose habit.<br />
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Hamamelis x intermedia Pallida, one of the many witch hazels, with its large pale yellow flowers and strong scent is a superb winter flowering plant. Hamamelidaceae is the family of nut bushes many of which flourish here at High Beeches in Sussex. Most of them are good for autumn colour particularly Disanthus cercidifolius and Parrotia persica.<br />
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Another rhododendron usually to be found in<br />
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It was good to find some clumps of snowdrops coming into flower. There are not many in the garden and perhaps there should be more.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-35293773935724433292017-01-12T10:10:00.000-08:002017-01-12T10:10:35.991-08:00An early January Walk in the Garden<br />
<strong>An Early January Walk in the Garden</strong><br />
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A walk in the garden in the New Year is a time to reflect and think about what needs to be done. It is also an opportunity to escape from the admin. that has to be done for the new season. Marketing, printing of new leaflets, volunteer rotas, new signage, Health and Safety requirements etc. all have to be attended to. This year we are looking for customer<br />
service volunteers to join our small team who run the gate lodge.<br />
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There are always plants to enjoy in winter. High Beeches is not a winter garden but it is always good to find a Rhododendron in flower, Rh. rirei an Ernest Wilson introduction, and Mahonia x media 'Lionel Fortescue' both brighten up a dull day.<br />
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The seed pods of the Liquidamber make an interesting picture against a grey sky and it is good to see the bright berries of Sorbus hupehensis another Ernest Wilson introduction.<br />
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The winter is also an opportunity to enjoy the bark of the ornamental trees. Stewartia monodelpha has particularly striking orange <br />
flaking bark. A very attractive tree flowering in summer, followed by good autumn colour, it is truly a tree for all seasons. Every garden should have one.<br />
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Early October brings the vivid crimsons of <br />
Disanthus cercidifolius a member of the Witch Hazel family, Hamamelidaceae. A native of Japan, it prefers damp well drained soil and is happier in shade. <br />
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Acer macranthum, a snake bark maple and another native of Japan with spectacular autumn colour, one of the best. Here is it covered in its pretty pink seed or keys.<br />
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The hydrangeas are putting on a good display at the moment. The paniculatas are all slowly<br />
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Darmera peltata, umbrella plant, is starting to change colour particularly where it is in full sun. A superb plant for a woodland and water garden.<br />
It flowers in the spring, clusters of pale pink, on long stems before it comes into leaf. The large leaves fill the ghylls in summer and turn red in autumn. It has thick rhizomatus roots which help to stabilize the banks of the ghylls. It is a native of the Western US and a good substitute for gunnera in smaller gardens.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-92186958383564618422016-09-25T11:20:00.000-07:002016-09-25T11:20:23.494-07:00A beautiful September Day<br />
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<strong>September in the Garden</strong><br />
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The garden may not be as colourful in<br />
September as it is in May or October but there<br />
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It is good to see a few butterflies enjoying<br />
the warmth of the sun. There are quite a few <br />
Speckled Woods and a Peacock or two to be found.<br />
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Some of the conifers are in cone, one of the more prolific is <strong>Abies koreana</strong>, a Wilson<br />
introduction from Korea. A beautiful compact<br />
pyramid shaped tree with blue cones. They are<br />
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Many of the shrubs are covered in berries and seed pods. Some of the strangest seed pods are to be found on the magnolias which are also covered in flower bud, looking promising for next year.<br />
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<strong>Euonymous alatus</strong>, the Spindle Tree, is covered in its attractive red and orange fruit.A deciduous shrub, a native of China and Japan.<br />
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Some of the trees are beginning to show their<br />
autumn colour. The Nyssas, Liquidambers and Parrotias all are showing signs of red and the <strong>Disanthus cercidifolius</strong> are already a deep red. A member of the Witch Hazel family,<br />
Hamamelidaceae, and a great asset to the early autumn garden. It is not the easiest to grow but seems to like it here.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-1350760488289463972016-08-15T15:07:00.000-07:002016-08-15T15:07:32.110-07:00August<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The beautiful Aesculus parviflora is in flower.<br />
A native of the S E United States introduced by John Fraser in 1795. It is free flowering in July/<br />
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It is always good to find the pretty Wahlenbergia hederacea (Ivy-leaved Bellflower) flourishing in the garden. It is a trailing perennial<br />
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At this time of year the meadow and garden are<br />
alive with butterflies. The meadow attracts<br />
Gatekeepers, Meadow Browns, Common Blues<br />
and Skippers. In the garden there are Speckled <br />
Woods, Marbled Whites, Large Whites,<br />
Clouded Yellows, Silver Washed Fritillaries <br />
Red Admirals, Peacocks, Small Tortoiseshells, Commas and possibly Painted Ladies too.<br />
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The Common Blue Damselfly is easy to spot<br />
as is the Large Red Damselfly around the <br />
margins of the ponds. The less common<br />
White-legged Damselfly can be seen along with the Banded Demoiselle with its metallic sheen and smoky wings.<br />
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The beautiful blue Emperor Dragonfly can be seen flying over the ponds along with the<br />
Golden-ringed Dragonfly and the Common<br />
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<a href="http://www.british-dragonflies.org.uk/home" target="_blank">British Dragonfly Society</a><br />
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Magnolia sieboldii is a shrub or small tree<br />
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Magnolia hypoleucha, now obovata, is a large evergreen tree, sometimes 100 feet in height, with large scented creamy white flowers. It is a native of Japan and was introduced in 1884. There are several large trees in gardens such as Savill Garden, Kew and Trewidden in Cornwall.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-73478137501186861822016-06-13T12:17:00.000-07:002016-06-13T12:17:00.937-07:00Wildflower meadow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The ancient, natural, acid wildflower meadow<br />
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Just some of the wildflowers in the Meadow at<br />
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(Oxeye Daisy), Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Common Spotted-orchid), Listera ovata (Common Twayblade), Lotus cornicula (Common Bird's-foot-trefoil) and most importantly Rhianthus minor (Yellow Rattle). Yellow Rattle is parasitic on grass which weakens the grasses and allows the wildflowers to flourish. It is most often found in unimproved meadows. This year there are<br />
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The meadow is easy to manage here at High Beeches. It is cut in late August and the hay removed and then the Heavy Horses from the Working Horse Trust harrow the meadow to remove the thatch and open the sward to help the wild flower seed to germinate. Nothing is <br />
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The meadow changes throughout the day as the sun moves round, it gleams in the evening light and is cris-crossed with shadows. It hums with insect life and is full of butterflies flitting from flower to flower, a thing of beauty.<br />
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For more information on wildflower meadows see <a href="http://www.plantlife.org.uk/" target="_blank">Plant Life</a>, <a href="http://www.magnificentmeadows.org.uk/about" target="_blank">Magnificent Meadows </a>and <a href="http://www.kew.org/visit-kew-gardens/explore/attractions/value-wildflower-meadows" target="_blank">Kew</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-18805482694708699132016-05-17T11:41:00.000-07:002016-05-17T11:41:48.145-07:00Rhododendrons Subsection Grandia <br />
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There are a number of Grandia Rhododendrons in the <a href="http://www.highbeeches.com/" target="_blank">garden</a> including Rh. sinogrande,<br />
Rh. montroseanum and Rh. kesangiae.<br />
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Rh sinogrande is an old plant which doesn't always flower. It has magnificent foliage, the leaves can be up to 80 cm long and are a dark glossy green with a silvery indumentum. It flowers in April and the flowers are large trusses, creamy white in colour with a crimson blotch. It was discovered by <a href="https://www.plantexplorers.com/explorers/biographies/forrest/george-forrest.htm" target="_blank">George Forrest</a> in 1931 and comes from the Himalayas.<br />
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Rhododendron kesingae is another large plant rare in cultivation. It has large glossy dark green leaves although not as large as Rh. sinogrande. The flowers are large trusses of a deep pink, there is also a white form. A relatively recent introduction from Bhutan and named after the Queen Mother of Bhutan. <br />
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Rh. montroseanum is another large leaved Rhododendron which is suitable for woodland gardens. It has long narrow leaves which are dark and glossy and silvery underneath. It flowers in April/ May and the flowers are large and pink with a crimson basal blotch. It was introduced in 1925 by Frank Kingdom Ward.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-47008705668550112642016-05-10T14:30:00.000-07:002016-05-10T14:30:18.738-07:00Rhododendron Centenary 2<br />
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A great day for High Beeches. <br />
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Friday was spent checking that nothing had been missed and then all the blooms were packed into boxes loaded into the cars and we were ready to leave for RHS Wisley.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.rhodogroup-rhs.org/" target="_blank">Rhododendron Camellia and Magnolia Group</a> had been given a marquee for their Centenary Exhibition on the main lawn at Wisley. The show was part of the Exhibition with the Centenary Cup for the best exhibit. This was a different format from the usual Shows and everyone agreed extremely difficult to judge. There were five classes, Species, Hybrid, Evergreen Azaleas, Deciduous Azaleas and one for the less hardy rhododendrons. Russell, Eoin and I arranged our exhibits and headed home round the M25. I went back out into the garden to look for another Loderi King George as I felt the one we had taken would not survive the night and Russell found a beautiful Rh. kesangiae to take with me the following morning. <br />
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Early Saturday morning I was back on the M25 to Wisley to check our exhibits before judging. Both the <a href="http://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en/experiences/the-savill-garden" target="_blank">Savill Gardens</a>, <a href="http://www.exbury.co.uk/" target="_blank">Exbury</a> and<a href="http://www.caerhays.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Caerhays</a> along with several other Group members were hard at work staging their exhibits and when all was finished it made a magnificent show. We all then headed over to the Café for a much needed breakfast while the judging took place. <br />
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Returning to the marquee I noticed that our Rh. kesangiae was missing from the bench and realised that it had won the species class, I then discovered Rh. White Glory had won the hybrid class but the Savill Garden took the Centenary Cup for the best in show with a stunning vase of<br />
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There are several plants of Rh. kesangiae in the<br />
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Bhutan and is named after the Queen of Bhutan.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-79827483115812778692016-05-02T11:03:00.000-07:002016-05-02T11:03:37.299-07:00Rhododenron Centenary<br />
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It is the RHS Rhododendron Camellia and Magnolia Group Centenary Celebration next weekend,7th/8th May at Wisley.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rh. Florida Ogada</td></tr>
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On Saturday the Telegraph had an article on the centenary 'Rhododendrons return to the fold' which said I quote 'Some of the most famous rhododendron gardens will be exhibiting: Caerhays, Exbury, High Beeches and Savill Gardens'. The article is about the Centenary Celebration when many of the famous Rhododendron gardens will be showcasing rhododendrons including the top 100 as voted for by members.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rh. niveum</td></tr>
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High Beeches will be exhibiting several Rhodododenrons including Rh. Florida Ogada a hybrid between Rh. sino grande and macabeanum, Rh. niveum and Rh. falconeri. The competition will be tough and there are few classes but it is a chance to see some of the best Rhododendrons in the country exhibited by some of the greatest gardens in the country.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rh. falconeri</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-21476693859110278422016-04-22T08:06:00.000-07:002016-04-22T08:06:08.667-07:00Hot Air Engine<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Hayward Tyler Hot Air Engine</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This engine may possibly be the only engine of its type
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the garden is a small building which has always been
known as the pump house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turns out
that the engine in the pump house is a hot air engine which was used to supply
the house with water from one of the ponds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The engine was fuelled by logs from the estate and could be run by
unskilled workers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is not known when
the engine was installed but it probably dates from 1900 or earlier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Edward Boscawen bought the Garden in
1966 he discovered the pump house and realised that the Engine was of interest
and restored the pump house which prevented further deterioration of the engine
and enabled him to start work on the restoration. </span></div>
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of the <a href="http://www.seams-stationaryengclub.co.uk/news/hayward-tyler-hot-air-engine" target="_blank">Sussex Engine and Associated Machinery Society</a> (SEAMS) took on the
challenge of restoring the engine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
now successfully restored and can be seen running on certain days throughout
the year - <a href="http://www.highbeeches.com/events" target="_blank">23rd April, 2nd May, 19th June, 21stAugust and 16th October.</a></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-50961493799227644672016-04-18T07:27:00.000-07:002016-04-18T07:27:51.965-07:00Early Rhododendron Show 2<br />
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An early start on Saturday morning although not as early as John from Exbury and Harvey from the Savill Gardens who both had been up since 4 am.<br />
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I had the Rh irroratum 'Polka Dot' in near perfect condition as well as another piece of <br />
Rh lutescens with me. Some rearranging needed to be done, labels checked and the 'Polka<br />
Dot' to be put in a vase and then time for a much needed breakfast whilst the judging is going on.<br />
Daughter Alice joined me and we joined a group of fellow competitors for a chat. We all agreed<br />
it wasn't the best year especially for those showing magnolias.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A good display of hybrid Rhododendrons</td></tr>
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Judging over and some nice surprises. Very pleased with third prize in the four vases class, Exbury had a well deserved first. In the Rhododendron classes Polka Dot had a first as did Rh. cilpenense and Rh. macabeanum x montroseanum.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rh. irroratum 'Polka Dot'</td></tr>
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In total we were placed in 16 classes which gave us the highest total of points in the <br />
South East Area. A good day and very enjoyable. Alice and I had time for a walk round<br />
<a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley" target="_blank">RHS Wisley</a> before heading for home. We will be back for the Rhododendron Centenary weekend on 7th/8th May.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-10858818032330616382016-04-07T11:15:00.000-07:002016-04-07T11:15:29.764-07:00Early Rhododendron Show<br />
Its show time again. The Early Rhododendron Show is on Saturday at <a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley" target="_blank">RHS Wisley</a><br />
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This year is going to be challenging as there are not many Rhododendrons in flower yet, it is a late season for some. A quick walk round the garden revealed Rh. macabeanum, Rh. irroratum, Rh Nestor, Rh. lutescens and Rh. Marie Curie. It is disappointing to have so few to show this year and it will be interesting to see how everyone else is faring. We are hoping for competition from <a href="http://www.exbury.co.uk/" target="_blank">Exbury</a>, <a href="http://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en/experiences/the-savill-garden" target="_blank">Savill Gardens</a>, Isabella Plantation and some of the smaller gardens who always put on a good show. The competition is tough but it is fun taking part and a great opportunity to catch up on what everyone else is doing.<br />
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I will also be entering the class for four<br />
vases of trees and shrubs in flower of <br />
different genera. We won this class last<br />
year so a lot to live up to.<br />
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Rhododendron Nestor is a hybrid between<br />
Rh thomsonii and Rh barbatum, raised by<br />
Sir Edmund Loder. It is a beautiful rich red, this photo does not do it justice. Its bark is<br />
similar to Rh. thomsonii, reddish and flaking.<br />
I was delighted to find it in flower as it is an <br />
asset to the show bench.<br />
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Rhododendron Marie Curie is a hybrid between Rh. thomsonii x Rh. fortune and<br />
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is a reddish pink in colour. Again a striking<br />
flower.<br />
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Rhododendron macabeanum is a magnificent<br />
species and has made quite a large tree here.<br />
The large trusses are pale yellow and purple blotched and some forms are a very good yellow.<br />
It was introduced to this country by Frank Kingdom Ward from India in about 1928. It is flowering well this year although the good yellow form has yet to flower, unusual as it is usually in flower by now.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940499294810133863.post-34443601749546464862016-04-02T10:55:00.000-07:002016-04-02T10:55:41.580-07:00The Aftermath of Storm Katie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Storm Katie on Sunday turned out to bring the strongest gusts of wind that the garden has had this winter.<br />
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On Easter Monday it became obvious that there was a great deal of tidying up to do. The ground was also sodden too, the paths had just started to dry out. We decided to keep the garden closed to the public for another week giving us time to clear up and allow the paths to dry. <br />
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The first job was to clear a beautiful <br />
Eucryphia Nymansay off the drive along with a lot of other debris. Eucryphia Nymansay is a form of E. x nymansensis a hybrid of<br />
E. cordifolia x E.glutinosa. It is a small to medium sized tree and was raised across the valley at <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans/features/the-garden-at-nymans" target="_blank">Nymans</a> by James Comber in about 1915 Head Gardener to the Messels.<br />
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On down into the garden to find one of the oaks had fallen. A lucky escape for two beautiful magnolias, M. Charles Raffill and <br />
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Magnolia Charles Raffill is a hybrid between Magnolia campbellii and subsp mollicomata. It was raised by Charles Raffill at Kew. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans/features/the-garden-at-nymansAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13073856700772489490noreply@blogger.com0