Tag: Persian Ironwood

My first look at RHS Wisley (this year) – Colourful winter stems, Alpine and Glasshouse finery and more…

Categories Alpine, Architectural Plants, Bulbs, Camellias, colour, Fragrant plants, General comment, Hellebore, Open to the public, Orchids, Ornamental trees, Plants for a shady garden?, RHS WIsley, Seasonal colour, Trees, White Garden, Winter Garden, Wisteria, Woodland Garden3 Comments on My first look at RHS Wisley (this year) – Colourful winter stems, Alpine and Glasshouse finery and more…

I'm fortunate that the vast array of garden landscapes at RHS Wisley in Surrey are a short drive from Teddington HQ and that I can be as frequent a visitor as I am, without ever, ever being bored - there is always something, whatever the season, to delight and inspire. This unseasonably mild weather (about…

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Welcome to February with Parrotia persica Vanessa

Categories Architectural Plants, Autumn garden, General comment, Mediterranean Garden, Winter Garden1 Comment on Welcome to February with Parrotia persica Vanessa

Vanessa' is a selection of Persian ironwood that develops a more upright, columnar habit than the species. This durable tree is beautiful in every season, as its foliage, branch structure and bark are all exceptional. Its leaves are oval shaped with somewhat scalloped edges. They emerge green edged with burgundy, maturing to midgreen in summer.…

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