Millennium Garden

Planted in 1999 and after 10 year‘s growth, this famous garden is being replanted ready to be opened in September 2010. There are around 100 different species of perennials and over 20 types of grasses in the garden. (Click here to download planting lists).  To see the garden in its stunning autumn colour click here.

In the spring, bulbs such as Iris, Puschkinia sp. and shrubs including Viburnum bodnatense ‘Dawn‘ are at their best. The mid to late spring sees a tapestry of foliage emerge, followed by perennials such as Astrantia ‘Claret‘and the early grasses including Deschampsia Goldtau and Wisteria sinensis on the pergola, in the Summer.

 

 

The summer sees the garden is its full glory. As summer gives way to autumn, early autumn flowers such as Aster ‘Twilight‘, and Vernonia ‘Mammuth‘ can be seen and enjoyed. The wonderful autumn colours of all the varied perennial foliage and grasses are admired at this time.

In the winter, structural elements of the garden come to the fore. These include white barked Birch trees, Cornus stems and dried grass heads. 

 

 

 

 

The diverse seasonal needs of wildlife have not been forgotten. There are butterflies galore from early summer through to early autumn, birds hunting for nesting material in spring, grubs throughout the summer and then seeds from the flowers in the autumn/winter.