It is hard to overstate the compelling beauty of Bodnant Garden. Built into a valley with the majestic Carneddau mountain range as its backdrop, it is expertly woven into the landscape. The garden has

Across the grassy glades and sunlit spaces of Marwood Hill Gardens, early spring awakens to canopies of mature magnolias that shower the meandering paths with petals. It is a glorious spectacle, and o

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Picotee-pink-edged, large flowers that look at you from a tall stem. Followed by marbled evergreen leaves. A sterile cultivar from Rodney Davey, it flowers prolifically as its energy is saved for flow

Magnolias come in many forms, from small trees to magnificent specimens, but they all share beautiful blooms and a surprising resilience