Tag: Iris collection

Winter sunshine

Added on 7th February 2018

We all enjoy the sunny days at this time of year – especially the estate’s dog population who all seem to like soaking up a few rays while the rest of us are working. There are more cheery little signs of spring every day – a scattering of daffodils, Iris reticulata, hellebores and the drumming … Find out more →

May Madness

Added on 5th May 2017

Surely May must bring us some better gardeners weather? After the sharp frosts have burnt off lots of soft spring growth and the lack of rain has turned the ground to cracked concrete we’re due some good planting weather to fill the potager beds with cut flowers and veg. It always feels like a 100 … Find out more →

Big Blowsy Blooms in the Bearded Iris Border

Added on 16th May 2016

The collection of over 100 bearded irises which are growing on the hot south facing border of the walled garden are just starting their season this week – if we get some sunshine they’ll really have hit their stride by the weekend making a carpet of mixed colours. The Japanese wisteria over the entrance to the … Find out more →