Event Details

Part 5 of an 8 lecture series on the Plant Collections at Caerhays. At this lecture all attendees will be given a full list of the species and hybrids in the collection for which it is planned to apply for National Collection status with Plant Heritage in the near future. All lectures start at 10am prompt (coffee from 9.30am) Except 19th March. A large range of cut material will be on display and demonstrations of propagation/hybridisation will take place along with a tour of the garden. Those attending can continue to enjoy the gardens after lunch. Lectures in the series are: 5 March Evergreen Oaks and Champion Trees 12 March The Plant Heritage Collection of Magnolias. 19 March Magnolias by Jim Gardiner (including book launch). 26 March Camellia, Magnolia & Rhododendron Hybrids raised at Caerhays. 9 April The Podocarpus Collection at Caerhays. 16 April Yellow Magnolias in the Plant Heritage Collection. 7 May Scented Rhododendrons at Caerhays. 25 June More Unusual Summer Flowering Trees & Shrubs. See individual entries for more details and the Caerhays website www.caerhays.co.uk