“Per aspera ad astra“ That quote punningly just about sums up this season for Hydrangea aspera: translated as roughly ‘Through asperities (hardships, adversities, rigours) to the stars.’ The ‘aspera’ in H. aspera is usually taken to refer to the rough texture of the underside of the leaf, but I have not since 1976 experienced suchContinue reading “White House Farm Open Day on Hydrangea aspera”
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Hydrangea serrata: a lesson from Japan
A few spaces are left for our Open Day on Wednesday June 25th, with a focus on hydrangeas – serratas, but many other hydrangea species too. Coffee and intro talks at 10.30, tours at 11am and 2pm – tea and Q & As at 4.30pm. Bring your own picnic lunch, we provide biscuits and drinks TOContinue reading “Hydrangea serrata: a lesson from Japan”
White House Farm Garden and Arboretum 