The Jury Magnolias. A retrospective view.
The Jury magnolia reputation rests on just twelve deciduous magnolias so far. Soon there will be fifteen and it may end up at seventeen in total. Despite originating on a farm in far-flung New Zealand,...
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Two interactions this week brought me unexpected pleasure. The first was an email from Michael in Portland and I was so touched by his words I asked his permission to share it here. I post it without...
View Article“His Majesty The King’s Coronation Collection”
It is a well-known fact that King Charles 111 is a very keen gardener and has been for a long time. We received confirmation this week that Mark’s Magnolia ‘Felix Jury’ was included in a collection of...
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All the reds
Magnolia ‘Felix Jury’August belongs to the red magnolias here. They start flowering in July for us but peak this month with September leaning more to the pinks, whites and yellows. While others may...
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The story of the red magnolias
Vulcan to the left, Lanarth to the right Few people realise that the story of the red magnolias is a New Zealand story. Probably even fewer realise that when it comes to stronger colours in magnolias,...
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The Jury Magnolias from New Zealand
First published in the spring journal of the American Magnolia Society, Issue 93. Magnolia ‘Iolanthe’ is one of our star performers here and has achieved considerable stature after 50 years. It has...
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Magnolia Diary 15 (but the first for 2012) August 26, 2012
It might as well be Felix, but it’s not Baby Tulip – a small version of Black Tulip Magnolia time. Many are surprised to hear that Felix Jury only ever named eight magnolias. Mark has only named and...
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A little bit of Tikorangi at Clarence House
The promise of big fat buds on the magnolias just yesterday morning Latest posts: Friday 29 June, 2012 1) Snowdrop season has started! 2) Not perhaps for everybody. The exotica of a bilbergia in Plant...
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Stop Press: Magnolia Black Tulip in another Royal garden
Magnolia Black Tulip News this morning, via The Telegraph complete with short video, that our very own Magnolia Black Tulip was the tree selected for a ceremonial planting by Burmese opposition leader...
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Tikorangi Notes: August 27, 2011
Magnolia sargentiana robusta came through last week's winter unscathed The reticulata camellias are in full bloom R. protistum var. giganteum "Pukeiti" - with the frosted version just visible...
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HRH Queen Elizabeth is presented with Magnolia Black Tulip
The Queen is presented with Magnolia Black TulipIn the interests of history, we record the presentation of Magnolia Black Tulip to HRH Queen Elizabeth. The event took place at Capel Manor College and...
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Late winter equals magnolias here
Magnolia Black Tulip is opening its flowers here now We were greatly amused to discover that Mark’s Magnolia Black Tulip was presented to the Queen last year. Yes, as in Queen Elizabeth of England....
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Tikorangi Notes: July 18, 2010
Magnolia Black Tulip is just starting to open Latest posts: 1) Clean and green in New Zealand? Not as much as we claim and, alas, not at all if you look at the common treatment of our rural road...
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Magnolia Diary number 3, 13 August 2009
Click on the Magnolia diary logo above to see all diary entries Black Tulip opening now At this time of the season, it is all the dark magnolias coming into flower. The only other colours we have are...
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Magnolia diary the first, 9 August 2009
Click on the Magnolia diary logo above to see all diary entries On August 9, 2009, it would be fair to say that we are a week or two late starting a magnolia diary. M.campbellii is already in full...
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