Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Just right down the road from Hidcote is Kiftsgate Court Gardens. This garden was created by Heather Muir beginning in the 1920s. Muir's daughter, Diany Binny, came to live at Kiftsgate in 1954. She would add the half-moon pool and redesigned the white garden. She also first opened the garden to the public. Today, the tradition continues as granddaughter Anne Chambers and her husband maintain the gardens. Heather Muir was a friend and neighbor of Hidcote's Lawrence Johnston (their houses are within one mile of each other), and he inspired her in the garden's design. However, the two gardens differ in character and have their own unique characteristics. While Johnston's garden is laid out in strict geometric lines, Muir took a more naturalistic approach. Muir added many heirloom shrub roses to the garden and is famous for the 'Kiftsgate' rose, which occurred from a seedling in the garden. Unfortunately, we were too early for the roses. There were a few like t...
beautiful bloom! I am happy that a few of my roses are still producing blooms, though we have had some light frost.
ReplyDeleteFragrant?
ReplyDeleteMy roses are a little shy yet. And probably like me hate going out in the cold!
ReplyDeleteThe antiques always prove to be November's magical moments! Great photo!
ReplyDeletePhillip, it had a strong tea fragrance.
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty bloom! Our roses are doing good so far. But it has been cold for the past couple of days.
ReplyDeleteShe has a gorgeous bloom. It is good to still see some rose blooms this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteLovely rose and aren't we lucky to still have beautiful blooms! gail
ReplyDeletePhillip, beautiful bloom. I'm putting it on my Christmas list!
ReplyDeleteShe is very pretty. My rose growing skills are not very good although I keep trying.
ReplyDeleteLovely! What kind of tea? ;>))
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rose. My daughter lives in Texas and I still can't get used to the fact that the two of us have such different Rose Seasons.
ReplyDeleteThat rose is so beautiful. You are a wonderful photographer, too!
ReplyDelete