Ashington Manor Farm (Yeovil)
After a two-night stay at The Swan Hotel in Wells , we departed for Exeter. Along the way, our first stop was Ashington Manor Farm, the home of the husband and wife garden designers Julian and Isabel Bannerman. Roses are a specialty of the Bannerman's, but sadly, we were too early to see any. That disappointment was curtailed by touring their magnificent farmhouse, which we were invited to roam around at leisure. And Julian Bannerman, who did most all the talking, was a very entertaining man. Gathering at the front door - We actually entered at the side of the house, right off the patio, which led to this room, where the Bannerman's greeted us. The massive table was filled with books they had written as well as magazine articles about their gardens. As we were listening to Julian's speech, I happened to notice Isabel Bannerman's book "Husbandry" on the table and immediately recognized it as a book I have at home but have not gotten to yet. At the time, I ha...
I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat bloom is unusual with the white edge around the bloom.
ReplyDeletedoes it have any fall color in the leaves?
ReplyDeleteThe white edge is awesome, and really makes the bloom pop
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I adore hydrangeas and it's great to learn about these.
ReplyDeleteIt's a keeper.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. What I wouldn't give to be able to grow lacecaps.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Hot pink--love the 'halo' on the edges, too!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Can't wait to see it in person.
ReplyDeleteI love picoteed flowers. That lacecap is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHydrangeas are one of my favorite shrubs, mostly because of the gorgeous blooms. So it's nice to see a completely different look in a lacecap - that white edge sets off the bold pink beautifully. I bet it stands out in the garden like no other! Yet another plant I'll have to track down and add to the garden....
ReplyDeletePhillip I have heard of this series but never saw them. Stunning!! Keep those hydrangea shots coming.
ReplyDeleteSandra
Beautiful! This is one i would like to add to my own garden. it is quite interesting.
ReplyDeleteAnd what about powdery mildew on the foliage. Many of these have major problems with this leaf problem.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! But of course........only zone 6. I'm barely a 5......
ReplyDeletePhillip, You are surely increasing the sale of hydrangeas everywhere! This one is stellar! gail
ReplyDeleteNice...I haven't seen that variety before.
ReplyDeleteThe comments say it all. Beautiful shrub.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!! Love the white outlines around the petals.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
It's beautiful, I love the color.
ReplyDeleteOkay Phillip, how long do we have to wait for more hydrangeas?
ReplyDeleteWhoa! I never knew Hydrangeas come in so many colors! I learnt a lot about them from your posts on Hydrangeas. Thank you :)
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