Trotts Garden

Description

Approached through a well displayed and interesting nursery, this flat and well proportioned garden covers seven acres clothed by rare and beautiful trees. Betula, magnolia, English beech and cornus are some that act as a mantle for under plantings of rhododendron, perennials and many unusual plants. The way leads through a Lime Walk to the Red Garden which is bordered by Berberis 'Little Favourite', the colour scheme highlighted by groups of Berberis 'Hellmond's Pillar' and Sambusuc 'Guincho Purple'. A rose walk leading on to a large reflecting pool well planted with gunnera and many varieties of hosta, is sheltered on one side by silver birches. Sweeping lawns lead to a Lookout Tower which surveys a bog and water garden luxuriantly planted with hosta, primula, water loving iris and other plants. Also seen from this vantage point is a smaller Knot Garden alongside an elegant stand of Betula utilis 'Silver Shadow'. Two parallel rooms lead from here down the garden to a Chapel, one through two large and intricate Knot Gardens copied from an old English garden, the other down a long herbaceous border. This area is divided by well maintained and buttressed Cupressus macrocarpa hedging into a series of smaller gardens. Morning and afternoon teas and lunches are available upon request.

General Information

Medium (0.5-5ha) size Private garden with capacity for Large (20+) group sizes. Recommended visit of 3 Hours. Best to visit in Summer,Autumn,Spring.
Tariff: Adults $10.00 , Children $0.00 , Seniors $10.00
Appointment: Casual Visitors

Contact details and location

Phone:	03 3089530
Fax:	03 3089530
Email:	alan@trotts.co.nz
Location:	371 Racecourse Road, 6 R.D.
	Ashburton
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Facilities and Amenities

Bus/Coach Parking,Car Parking,Children Welcome,Conference Facilities,Dogs Welcome (on leash),Picnics Allowed,Plant Sales,Product Sales,Seating Available,Toilets Available,Tourguide(s) Available,Wheelchair Access

Garden Features

Plant Nursery,Herbaceous Border,Large Country Garden,Plant Collections,Theme Garden,Water Garden(s),Woodland Garden