Monday 16 January 2017

Castle Ashby Gardens

Set in the heart of a 10,000-acre estate, the 35 acres of extensive gardens are a combination of several styles including the romantic Italian Gardens, the unique Orangery and impressive Arboretum.















 

 The Arboretum, which is Latin for ‘collection of trees’, dates back to the 1860's and is home to possibly the UK’s largest Weeping Beech. A selection of Pines, Spruces and more common trees such as Yews, and Holly are all surrounded by wild flowers . Weaving through the trees along the nature trail gives you a close up of the wildlife and plant life which is uniquely encouraged and protected at the heart of the estate .


 



















 The unique Orangery, designed by architect Matthew Digby Wyatt dates back to 1872 and houses a large central pond, home to over one hundred fish and an abundance of water lilies.





 








 


 



















The Fuchsia House

Nestled in the corner of the Butterfly Garden is an old Grade I listed greenhouse, now known as the Fuchsia house. From May to September is home to over 180 varieties of fuchsia. Magnolia trees, Jasmine and Allium are planted along the arches and are believed to be one of the oldest areas of the garden.









 






 

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