On Sunday since it was
Father's Day we decided to pop over to Brodsworth Hall like we did last year. The main draw for going on this
certain day is the excellent classic car rally that takes place but
of course it being June the gardens have so much to offer as well.
Last year I focused on the
rose garden simply because it was so fabulous with the whole area
heavy with deep green leaves and dripping with beautiful heritage
roses. As if proof is needed that the weather this year has been much
colder and greyer than last year the rose garden this year was
actually a tad disappointing.
I guess if I hadn't been
spoilt last year by such a glorious display I would walked down the
pergola taking in every single rose that was in bloom. After all if
you look at the photograph above you can easily imagine it leading to
some fantasy fairy land.
Even with the a limited
display and a nose full of hayfever you could still get a whiff of
the fragrant rose scent drifting through the air.
Brodsworth isn't just about
the rose garden though. At the back of the house beyond the croquet
lawn is the formal flower garden. Through the year seasonal planting
makes the most of the parterre arrangement. At the moment the bright
red salvias draw the eye in.
If such high Victorian
formality is not your style then round the corner is the Grotto or
Fern Dell. This Italian inspired rock garden was made from stone cut
from nearby quarries. I have to say if I was disappointed by the lack
of roses I have never seen this part of the garden look so good.
To get a feel of this garden
you need to go up and down every single path and step and over and
under the bridges and tunnels. The ivy has wrapped itself round the
chains on the bridge whilst the bee hives overlook the ferns and
hardy geraniums.
Making use of the the
natural gravity is a small water feature running through some of the
150 species of ferns in the garden.
Brodsworth isn't just about
themed gardens. There are large areas where the grass has been
allowed to grow long and wild. Amongst the grasses rustling in the
breeze are several species of orchid with the bee orchid standing out
the most.
Are your flowers late in
blooming this year? Have you noticed a difference in the garden this
year?
This week's How Does Your Garden Grow? is being hosted over with the lovely Gemma Garner.
This week's How Does Your Garden Grow? is being hosted over with the lovely Gemma Garner.
I'd love to wander around the grotto or fern dale. How amazing to get to see bee orchids as well.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous place. i would definitely be paying more attention to the flowers than the cars as well
ReplyDeleteIt looks a mysterious place to explore with the variety of planting and different areas of interest. I love how the ivy has entwined around the chains, looks enchanting. The roses are flourishing in my garden, it's a little warm pocket though, I have noticed on pictures that the veg at the allotment was way ahead last year.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a good day out for both of you :) The way you describe going up and down every path and in tunnels make it sound like quite a maze. Exploring is a good way to spend the day. Those cream roses are beautiful, I wish I could smell them. Thanks for joining in today!
ReplyDeleteLooks fab and I bet the car rally was equally as impressive as that ivy on the chains forming swags - it's the best use of ivy I've ever seen! #hdygg
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