RHS Garden Wisley
RHS Garden at Wisley is a garden for every season. Spring starts the year with blossom and swathes of bulbs and leads into the vibrant rhododendrons and azaleas.
Fabulous walled gardens, rose gardens, country garden and mixed border are all at their best in summer. Luscious fruit and vegetable gardens, together with model gardens, demonstrate what can be done with smaller gardens. Autumn and winter are no less interesting with wonderful foliage, bark and stems throughout the garden. Plus there’s a chance to warm up in the amazing new glasshouse, full of exotic delights from around the world.
Nyssa Sylvatica - Wisley Bonfire
Nyssas or tupelos are grown for their brilliant autumn colour and as you might expect there is a fine specimen of Nyssa Sylvatica ‘Wisley Bonfire’ growing at Wisley, the RHS famous garden in Surrey. It draws many visitors in autumn who come to see its orange leaves. When young, the ovate or obovate leaves of ‘Wisley Bonfire’ are a dark green and have a pale, downy underside. Its flowers are not interesting as they are small and green.
Growing Conditions - ‘Wisley Bonfire’ needs a moist acid soil to thrive and should be planted in a sheltered position in partial shade. It does not fare well in full sun or in excessively hot or cold situations.
Propagation - Take greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi ripe cutting in midsummer.
Nymans Gardens
One of the great 20th century gardens set around a romantic house and ruins in a beautiful wooded estate. Open all year round, Nymans garden is not just a summer garden. Enjoy the colour of autumn and the peace of winter as golden leaves fall away and winter flowers emerge. Wander through swathes of white snowdrops, hellebores and then daffodils whilst early flowering camellia, magnolia and rhododendron complement the colour of witch hazel and the
scent of daphne.
Waterperry Gardens
Waterperry Gardens covers eight acres of inspirational landscaped gardens featuring rose, alpine and formal knot gardens, a water lily canal, a riverside walk and one of the finest purely herbaceous borders in the country. This beautiful estate in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside also has a quality plant centre, art gallery, teashop and museum and is famous for apple juice produced from their own orchards. Gardening courses are also available and there’s a full programme of annual events including outdoor theatre and gardening workshops.
Stowe Landscape Gardens
A beautiful creation of the 18th century, Stowe is one of Europe’s most influential landscape gardens. Hidden among spectacular vistas and vast open spaces are magical secret corners, hidden meanings and over 40 monuments and temples. A perfect day out from exploring the temples to a family picnic or for those seeking peace and tranquility, Stowe has something for everyone. With the changing seasons, continuing restoration and a calendar of events for all the family each visit provides something new.
