Hidcote pt. 2
I am continuing my last post with more photos of Hidcote, this time focusing on the outer perimeter of the garden. Like most gardens, these areas were less formal in design. Along the outer fences, you get serene views of the English countryside with nary a building in sight. One such vista occurs at the top of a long avenue called the "Long Walk". This expanse of lawn surrounded by hornbeam hedges is a stark contrast to the previous garden rooms that are packed with plants. The angle of the hedges gives an optical illusion, making the avenue appear longer than it is. Once you reach the summit, an open gate leads to a view of the countryside - One can choose to walk back down the way they came up or take a route back through "The Wilderness" which runs alongside The Long Walk. The Wilderness is a woodland area with winding grass pathways that meander through mature trees and densely planted shrubbery. If you walk to the opposite side of the Long Walk, you will stro...
Oooh, I'm drooling....
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous flowers, I wouldn't dare choose a favorite, but delight in the beauty of them all.
Thanks for sharing !
Stunning! Your pictures are perfect.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful, especially the peonies and the butterfly weed. I am more than a little perplexed as my normal source for the butterfly weed has not come through, and I don't have a plan B.
ReplyDeleteIt's so interesting to see flowers close up. The macro is everyone's friend. I like the new blog look!
ReplyDeleteI don't usually think of roses with Miscanthus but I like it a lot. My neighbor friend has a blank slate garden and I'll have to show her your picture.
ReplyDeleteThe peony is amazing too. I am still too afraid to plant one myself but I adore others'.
I love the clematis and all your blooms. Surprised about the 'sorbet'... what a 'dish'! She is so soft and voluptuous. As always my mind drools over your garden and photos Phillip! Superb!
ReplyDeleteAll are very nice. Love the Yarrow. I have never thought to pair Diamond Frost with Hyopostes...NICE!
ReplyDeletePhillip, it's stunning in your garden~I fell for Jerusalem Sage when I saw it in a garden at Malvern~it's on the must have list! Love the unknown iris~the color is delicious and You, know Phillip, sigh, this is a splendid post! gail
ReplyDeleteCan I come visit? Your garden is beauuuutiful! Gorgeous flowers! I am also drooling.
ReplyDeleteBetty Corning is so graceful. I love your purple iris.
ReplyDeleteThe color is exploding off my screen. Thanks for this firework of blooms.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots, I really like the one of the butterfly weed!
ReplyDeleteYou have plenty of things blooming other than roses. Those roses though, just takes your breath away. They must love your climate and where they are situated.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of depth to your garden. I have heard of Jerusalem sage but haven't seen it blooming. Now I have to add it to my list of wanted plants!Do you ever tire of having folks tell you how beautiful your garden is? You have put a lot of loving care into your garden, and it shows! About the indigofera - I started with one plant, which has now spread as a ground cover over 500 square feet in my woodland garden. Is yours a well behaved shrub? Is so, it must be a different variety!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always, Phillip. I love the shades of color on 'Westerland'. What a pretty rose.
ReplyDeleteOh, are you in for it with the Clematis 'Betty Corning.' Mine's about 3 years old and it's turning into a beast, trying to form an arch over the path to reach the crabapple tree. I can only imagine the jungle-like proportions it will reach in your garden. (My 'Snow Queen' Hydrangea is about 1/3 the size of yours.) Good thing Betty is so pretty. Can you detect a scent?
ReplyDeleteI've long admired Iris 'Edith Wolford,' it's so distinctive.
Nice Phillip. Your garden appears to be about three weeks ahead of mine. I'm gauging it by the 'Paprika' yarrow as I have it too. Love your sweet flag iris. I don't have any. Perhaps I should. :) You help me by posting pics. Give me ideas.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteWooooo! I'm flabbergasted! I'm sure this summer your garden's gonna burst into fireworks of colors and I'm waiting to see the display!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. I especially like the shots that include a bit of your garden fixtures like the bench and fence.
ReplyDeleteWowie! Your garden is glorious. The mystery magenta iris is a stuner.
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