Successive days in May 2026 with temperatures around 30C and an absence of rain caused concern about damage to many of our plants, but in general we found ill-effects were mitigated by the deep rains of late winter which left the soil at full field capacity, and our policy of heavily mulching all young plantsContinue reading “Evergreen Summer Magnolias”
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Deutzias: the WHF collection
There will be an IDS Deutzia Study Study here on Saturday May 24th. Book here. I’ve been surprised this year how robust our early Deutzias have proven to be, with the driest March and April on record for Kent followed by some weeks of daily sun and temperatures over 20C. It’s a new discovery toContinue reading “Deutzias: the WHF collection”
Deutzia seedlings at WHF: the problem of selection
‘Deutzias are a group of plants that all keen gardeners are aware of, that most gardeners with an interest in woody plants grow, that very few understand as a group, and that are greatly confused in cultivation.,’ says Rod White (Vice-Chair of the RHS Woody Plants Committee with responsibility for Trials). ‘The range of DeutziasContinue reading “Deutzia seedlings at WHF: the problem of selection”
White House Farm Garden and Arboretum 