Synopsis: A hot day at the gardens of Rosemoor. A picnic under shade in the car park on arrival. There was little shade to be had in the gardens themselves. Much of the garden in full and enormous colour.
(selection of photos from Flickr photo set – use link above to view album)I came to Rosemoor last with Mum and daughter Helen on a trip in June 2011. That day was also hot and sunny, just as today. I think sun gives a garden sparkle, so we picked our days well.
The roses of Rosemoor
The gardens looked spectacular on this visit. I get the impression that the long, cool wet spring followed by the warmth of summer has been good for the garden. The roses were still looking good, although possibly just about to go over.
There’s little need for me to write much about a garden trip, as photos say it all. What I will do is pick out just two of my favourites and leave you to explore my Flickr photo set (link above) if you wish to see more.
The first of my favourites is a rediscovery of a plant I first saw and photographed some years back on a trip to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. I photographed this flower back then, not knowing till today what it’s name was. The beauty of this flower (see _077 Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens) has stayed with me and it was a delight to see it again today. I had to hunt around the base of the plant to unearth a little name tag that informed me it has the rather unusual name of Hairy Canary Clover (Lotus Hirsutus). A plant not seen often, but well worth seeking out. This one sits atop a wall not far from the cottage garden.
And, a little less subtle, but stunning all the same, is this lovely Pelargonium Pink Capricorn. The flowers look like little pink butterflies that have alighted en masse on the bright ruffled leaves of this plant. Placing this tub next to the brick wall has set off the display wonderfully well. Simple, but very effective and eye-catching.
Just a day full of beautiful things. Mum and I enjoyed our return visit to Rosemoor today very much, although we missed Helen not being with us. Rosemoor has to be one of the best gardens in Devon, one that gets better as the years go by.
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