Phyllostachys aurea ‘Holochrysa’
This spectacular variety of bamboo is an improved form of the ‘Golden Fishpole bamboo’ from China. It produces the largest,…
Calanthe tricarinata
This splendid species of terrestrial orchid is one of a number that have been planted in the Himalayan Garden over…
Daphne bholua ‘Jaqueline Postill’
This beautiful, high altitude daphne is known as the Nepalese Paper plant and is one of the earliest flowering shrubs…
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Known as the Dawn Redwood or the Chinese Water Fir, this fast-growing, deciduous conifer is one of a kind in…
Primula florindae
This magnificent species of primula is sometimes known as the ‘Giant Himalayan cowslip’ and is the largest primula in the…
Cornus kousa var. chinensis
Being taller and with slightly larger leaves, this variety of ‘Chinese dogwood’ is a geographical form of the Japanese species.
Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’
A popular garden name for blue-flowered varieties is the ‘Himalayan Blue Poppy’, although many are indigenous to China.
Pinus wallichiana
One of the most graceful of all conifers, the Himalayan Pine is a long-needled species native to the Himalaya, where…
Davidia involucrata
This very special and unusual tree is known as the ‘pocket handkerchief’ tree or ‘dove’ tree because in spring it…
Rhododendron augustinii
This beautiful, blue-flowered rhododendron has been repeatedly planted at Harewood since the 1930s and is a joy to see in spring.