Agatha Christie's Greenway (Devon, England) - The House
I can think of two places that we visited where I enjoyed the house more than the gardens. The first was Greenway, not for the house itself, which was surprisingly small and cramped, but for the history behind it and the fascinating mementos on display. Agatha Christie and her husband Max Mallowan were enthusiastic collectors. You can see their collections on display throughout the house - European and Oriental ceramics, pottery, African tribal masks, Egyptian artifacts, Tunbridge ware, china, trinkets, and books. The Morning Room has a portrait of Agatha Christie as a child and her doll Rosie, sitting in a chair - The Drawing Room was where the family would gather in the evenings. Christie would entertain guests by reading chapters from manuscripts of her latest books. Agatha Christie's bedroom. Max always slept on a smaller portable traveling cot (you can see part of it in the foreground). It was his favorite bed and he carried it with him on all of his archaeological travels. N...
There is (or was, as I don't remember seeing it on my last visit) one of these plants at my local botanic garden. It held up well in partial shade, screened from the more intense afternoon sun, there but I don't suppose that's helpful information for you. Like my garden, the nearby botanic garden is frost free.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's just fun to experiment, especially if you are intrigue and the information is sketchy.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like I have read a blog out your way that has these trees. I hope it does well for you.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. I purchased this plant last year and didn't really know what it was other than the ubiquitous 'Fuschia' tag. Alas it didn't do well for me (shady but hot in a hanging basket) but reading your post just might have to try it again now knowing how it like to grow.
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty--no wonder it caught your eye!
ReplyDelete