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...
Mmmmm I can almost smell them. Love those hot colors.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautify. Perfect colors for our hot summer weather!
ReplyDeletePhillip, that's your reward for having to shovel snow. Would I rather not shovel snow or have lilies? A little snow wouldn't be bad. They're so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTwo of my favorites and a week or two from bloom here... love the orienpets but many are chlorotic this season from all the rain and cool temps we've had... great pics! Larry
ReplyDeleteMusadet, a nice white with tiny red spots around the center is also a must have. It is the most fragrant one in the garden. My Golden Stardust
ReplyDeletewas just starting to open and the storm today broke it off. I staked it, so hopefully the remaining blooms will open. Mary
Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteMary, I had Muscadet in a container for many years but this year it did not reappear. It was always loaded with blooms so it is one that I want again.
ReplyDeleteI particularly like "Scheherazade", however I know people who'd have trouble pronouncing that after a Saturday night party, ha.
ReplyDeleteRob, I have to stop and think before I pronounce the name, drinking or not. :)
ReplyDeleteOh what Equisite lillies and photographs, Phillip!!
ReplyDeletegerri XXX
Superb photography! I miss asiatic lilies (is that what yours are?), I should try them again...
ReplyDeleteLove those vivid colors!!
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