Wave Garden

Full of lush foliage throughout the year it has with important structural elements such as yew hedging and bands of Luzula ‘Marginata‘  which form the backdrop to this namely spring flowering garden. The garden is filled with ferns, Lilyturf, Euphorbia, Geranium, Aquilegia, and Campanula species with meandering paths.

Spring flowers include Brunnera Langtrees, Primula, carpets of Ladies Bedstraw and Stitchwort, Helleborus, Pulmonaria and Omphalodes cappadocica. Spring bulbs include Anemones, Crocus, six different fritillaries and Star-of-Bethlehem. Summer bulbs include white Lilies and Alliums also Nectascordum.

The newly landscaped Sunny Bank, which welcomes visitors into the Wave Garden now has amazing views from the top of the bank. So visitors can share this wonderful new vista alongside wildlife, a stunning seating and viewing area   has been created. The planting will be simple with Thyme, Marjoram and Sedum. Thousands of miniature Tulips will produce a riot of subtle colour in the spring.

Much work has gone into regenerating the boggy woodland which borders part of the garden. Volunteers helped to clear the undergrowth which will allow the Phragmites reedbed to spread out over the newly-cleared area. Reedbeds are an important habitat for small mammals and as nest sites for birds such as reed warblers. The bog area contains blue and yellow Iris, with Carex elata Aurea followed by the large and structural Telekia speciosa. This area has been further enhanced by the addition of a fantastic sculpture by local artist Ros Newman.
Trees include many native Oaks and Birches, with early flowering Prunus autumnalis, and Pyrus Chanticleer providing spring blossom. Stems of Cornus ‘Winter Flame‘ and the numerous white Birches give winter colour against the dark yew hedging. 

Click here for a planting plan of the Wave Garden.