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...
Lots of beautiful flowers!
ReplyDeleteI especially like all the Clematis blooms.
Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!
Thanks Lea!
DeleteWow! What a lot of gorgeous blooms you have. Love that 'Marchesa Boccella' rose.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice one!
DeleteI am SO envious of your Clematis, Phillip. That Galega is interesting but I can't even find the genus in my sunset Western Garden Book, which can't be a good sign.
ReplyDeleteKris, that is surprising. Joy Creek used to carry it but they are closed now.
DeleteOther than Arabella my Clems have long gone over-and Arabella does look dreadful even as it continues to pump out the blooms. I have 2, so I am doing an experiment and cutting one of them back to about 2 feet to see what happens.
ReplyDelete'Arabella' is fairly new to me. It has not been that vigorous yet.
DeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful blooms, Phillip. You have gorgeous flowers in your area. We are suffering from the heat in western Kentucky. Daily watering is a must for us right now.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I sure don't miss that! :(
DeleteOh my, fabulous Clematis! 'Essex' and 'Phenomenal' make a great pairing, too.
ReplyDeleteSo envious of your Foxtail Lily bloom! (I had no success with this bulb).
ReplyDeleteI love the Gold Buttons and Carex combo: very cool. Are you growing the Alstroemeria in a pot? Is it behaving well in your garden?
Chava
The alstroemeria is in the ground. So far, so good. This is the second year.
DeleteWow! That first photo is sure bright! Beautiful.
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