I did some work in the Azalea Area again this morning.
The last 4 wheelbarrows. If I counted it right there are 54 rhodo’s in the area.

Did 4 more wheelbarrows on older / bigger shrubs.

I went looking for 2 specimen of Castanea sativa (sweet chestnut). They are in the catalogue, but I couldn’t find them. Ask Uncle Bob about them!

Today again 10 wheelbarrows in Azalea Area.
Total is now 50. Only a few more to go!

Today I brought again 10 wheelbarrows of chips to the rhodos.
Did some raking. Made some pictures.

Diane and Paula (Terry’s wife) have been planting Daffodils in the Azalea area.
I don’t know what Daffodils. I found a package thing. But it doesn’t say much.

Rhododendron 'Mount Loma Prieta'

Rhodo Mount Loma Prieta. CHG 2008
online catalogue (CHG = Cross Hill Gardens) says:
(Unknown Parentage) Soft pink flowers with a warm apricot yellow centre, giving the overall impression of apricot. Bronze new foliage. (here a picture of flower).
But Rhododirect NZ says: orange / apricot – (concatenans x Full House)

It looks like a typical nz hybrid. see: some list of pfpnet (pfpnet.com is plant software “for professionals” / Hamilton NZ):
Rhododendron Mt Loma Prieta – Wide florets of reddish orange on a very large truss. Superb colouring. 2m

Can’t google other sources.

Next 2 pictures of Azalea ‘Soft Lights’ from Allenton Nurseries (paper label)

Azalea 'Soft Lights'

Azalea 'Soft Lights'

Can’t download the catalogue of Allenton Nurseries (Ashburton). Check this with Diane.
Bad protection, by the way!

Next tree pictures: Rhododendron no label!

Rhodo no label

Rhodo no label

Rhodo no label

I would like to check all the rhodos/azaleas in the Azalea Area and try to compile a complete list (some of the older rhodos are not (properly) labeled as well)!
Made a first list of species in the area from catalogue last year.
I’ll try to find that list.

A picture with a nice view over the lake with autumn colours

The Homestead and Isobel's Cottage

Did I tell that there have been some little bulls in the area? They did a lot of damage (especially to the older (unprotected) rhodos!

- o – o – o -
>More photos tomorrow!<
Then some other trees nearby:
(017 / 022)
1966 059 Quercus mongolica x robur in A9
cat says: seed brought from EWH
Beautiful tree. Gives acorns
Tell John to take old oakwood!

(025 / 036)
1993 103 Picea wilsonii
Tree is growing really well!
Tried a picture in backlight.

again 15 wheelbarrows in het Azalea Area. One wheelbarrow for each rhodo.

2 hrs of wheelbarrowing of chips into Azalea area. Did 15 wheelbarrowloads (<half of total lot).
did 1 wheelbarrow per rhodo in western corner. Definitely needs more! And repeat this each year?