Along with an estimated 65 other genera, Philadelphus is a genus split between Asia and the Americas, with elements migrating north from Eurasia when the continents divided. Species developed independently, with good ability to adapt to the changing climatic and geological conditions. New species of Philadelphus are still being discovered today in the mountains of northernContinue reading “The variety and versatility of Philadelphus”
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White House Farm Open Day on Hydrangea aspera
“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”
White House Farm Garden and Arboretum 