Other interesting plants:
Cornus mas, Camellia sasanqua, Emmenopterys henryi, Halesia carolina ( syn tetraptera), Fothergilla major
Magnolia campbellii, Pinus thunbergii
Cornus mas, Camellia sasanqua, Emmenopterys henryi, Halesia carolina ( syn tetraptera), Fothergilla major
Magnolia campbellii, Pinus thunbergii
The
Azalea Ring. This area was
one of the first areas to be planted by Col. Stephenson R Clarke at
the turn of the twentieth century. Whilst being severely hit in the
1987 gales, a number of unusual trees remain, alongside the
magnolias that are magnificent in March.
Most of the azaleas were selected from the famous Knaphill strain, bred by the two Antony Waterers, father and son, over a 60 year period. The flowers are better formed and cleaner in colour than many of the more modern hybrids.
During May, the deciduous azaleas transform the area with a stunning kaleidoscope of colour and scents that glorify the air. In the autumn, the deciduous azaleas give a wonderful display of colour with a centrepiece of magnificent Cornus kousa.
Most of the azaleas were selected from the famous Knaphill strain, bred by the two Antony Waterers, father and son, over a 60 year period. The flowers are better formed and cleaner in colour than many of the more modern hybrids.
During May, the deciduous azaleas transform the area with a stunning kaleidoscope of colour and scents that glorify the air. In the autumn, the deciduous azaleas give a wonderful display of colour with a centrepiece of magnificent Cornus kousa.