FLOWERS in KILLERTON

If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change. -Buddha

Creating Killerton's Garden 

Sir Thomas Dyke Acland 7th Baronet set about creating a landscape at Killerton that reflected his family’s high position in society, in the late 18th century. Together with the landscaper John Veitch, they left a lasting impression on the Killerton landscape and their ancestors went on to plant several specimen plants and trees. 

Veitch brought some drama to the hill behind the house by planting tall trees, contrasting with a gentle sweep of lawn into the valley floor beyond. He created new paths and drives that followed natural contours and took advantage of breath-taking views in the distance.