Spring is springing!

The head blogger has awoken from his winter slumber to find that spring has arrived at Borde Hill Garden! Winter aconites and snowdrops are doing their stuff and a number of early flowering rhododendrons (Rh. lanigerum, rirei, hylaeum) are providing a vibrant splash of colour. A few camellias are starting to show some colour - a few more days of warmth should speed things along, and hopefully when the gardens re-open on March 21st there should be a good display awaiting visitors (frosts permitting!!). Hellebores are again putting on a good show as are some of the newly planted hamamelis. Many magnolias have plenty of fat flower buds so fingers crossed for another spectacular display (again frost permitting!!).