When attending the sale sponsored by the Rhododendron Species Garden Foundation, who could resist the temptation to take a walk through their spectacular botanical garden? As an added bonus, I asked a question and was directed to a fellow who turned out to be the famous plant explorer and director of the garden. What a thrill to meet this brilliant and kind man about whom I'd read. I won't bore you with many words because there are so many pictures in this post.
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The non-gardener remarked at the darkness of this Camellia japonica. They really were stunning!
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R. sinogrande for sale. Dig the big bold foliage!
Pleione bulbocodioides
Magnolia sargentiana var. robusta has huge blooms!
The conservatory.
Back outside.
The meadow.
Exciting things to come!
The non-gardener remarked at the darkness of this Camellia japonica. They really were stunning!
A brief moment of sun between showers.
Soon to be a field of Cardiocrinum giganteum and blue poppies.
Cardiocrinum giganteum var. yunnanense
Vibrant textures of spring.
On to the stumpery.
Have a good weekend all. Hope we all get some nice gardening weather!
