Galanthus February 2009

[johnw]

Paddy - Another plant at Primrose Hill was this stunning variegated Prunus laurocerasus. Do you know if it is a variety in commerce?  I forgot to ask Robin Hall about it.

johnw

[Paddy Tobin]

John, As you would look to "Dirr", I have had a look through "Hilliers" and find the following: "Prunus laurocerasus 'Castlewellan' syn 'Marbled White' :A slow growing dense bush eventually of large size. Leaves green and grey-green, marbled throughout with white. Originally grown as 'Variegata'. From c 1811. Award of Merit 1986"

Castlewellan is a garden in Northern Ireland. My own comment: while it might catch the eye, I could not abide it in my own garden.


Paddy

[johnw]

John, As you would look to "Dirr", I have had a look through "Hilliers" and find the following: "Prunus laurocerasus 'Castlewellan' syn 'Marbled White' :A slow growing dense bush eventually of large size. Leaves green and grey-green, marbled throughout with white. Originally grown as 'Varietata'. From c 1811. Award of Merit 1986"

Castlewellan is a garden in Northern Ireland. My own comment: while it might catch the eye, I could not abide it in my own garden.


Paddy

Paddy - Afraid I am still using the 1973 Hilliers'.  He describes 'Variegata' as "a rather curious yet conspicuous plant".  It certainly brightened a dark corner at Primrose Hill. 

Dirr says  - 'Castewellan' - see 'Marbled White' but there is no reference for 'Marbled White' other than under 'Marbled Dragon', of which he says "Marbled White may not be the same plant".

johnw

[Maggi Young]

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