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Hidcote - pt. 1

I'm just now getting around to organizing the photos from my trip to England back in May. As I've said a million times, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I had an incredible time. This was a 3-week trip organized by the HPSO (Hardy Plant Society of Oregon) during which we visited 35 different locations. Most all of these were gardens but there were also a few castles and villages thrown in, as well as the icing on the trip - the Chelsea Flower Show. This tour focused on the southeast region of England, notably the Cotswolds and Cornwall. I've watched so many programs and read so many books about England and the gardens there that I was afraid it would tarnish the image I had built up in my head. I'm pleased to say that it not disappoint. The trek from London to Bath by train was not the best first impression. However, as we gained distance from the city, the rolling green countryside gave me glimpses of things to come. After arriving in Bath and finding my hotel, I m...
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Chinese Snowball

Chinese Snowball (Viburnum macrocephalum)





Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. C. C.March 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Oh my goodness, that is stunning. I planted one 2 years ago. Last year it didn't bloom at all. This year it's about 4'-5' tall and has dozens of blooms, but they're still lime green. Can't wait until it's as huge and beautiful as yours! Did you prune it to shape it like that?

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 22, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Snowballs in March. WOW. Beautiful.

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  3. Phillip OliverMarch 22, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    C.C., it hasn't been pruned except for some of the older limbs. Actually, it probably needs it. I'm thinking about doing some pruning on it this year after the blooms fade. It grows fast once it gets going.

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  4. meemsnycMarch 22, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Wow! Your yard is stunning!

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  5. FairegardenMarch 23, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    It looks good enough to eat, Phillip! How wonderful!

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  6. The Brown Recluse (TBR)March 23, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Love, love, LOVE your flowers! Your blog header is gorgeous, too...I assume that's your own doings, too? Just beautiful!
    ~Margaret

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  7. MashaMarch 23, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Wonderful! I grow common snowball, viburnum opulus Roseum, which I hope wont get so big :). Your is simply amazing.

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  8. ChristineMarch 24, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Gorgeous! Do they have any scent?

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  9. Phillip OliverMarch 27, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Christine, unfortunately they do not!

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  10. chuck b.March 31, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    I need statues!

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