Cairnhill Garden (Private)
A one hundred and fifty metre sealed walkway from the road, gardened both sides, makes for a wheelchair friendly entrance. These gardens are planted with bearded iris on the one side and a mix of giant white iberis, blue cornflower and erysimum (pale orange) edged with the miniature mondo grass, Kyoto.
The garden is all on the one level, rooms have evolved and been planned with careful plantings of camellia, rhododendron and other shrubs.
More than one hundred named Rhododendron, some as mature as forty years and others from the later hybrids available with some as tall as three metres others that will not grow more than one metre. Each makes a stunning display as they bloom from early spring into summer.
Four varieties of buxus edge some of the gardens mondo grasses, also four varieties, edge others. Little bo-peep roses trimmed like buxus and other plantings left to show their natural habit, have also been used as edgings.
Paeonies ae proving themselves and each year more are introduced into the garden. Hosta (plantings like no other, I am told) just love the shade of the mature trees. More than forty varieties. Heauchera, astilbies and pulmonaria snuggle happily in the shaded areas. Skimmia and azealia look good together. Vibernums feature and are greatly admired for their form as well as their bloom.
Opening Hours and Tariffs
October 9am - 5pm - appointment necessary
Adult $6
Recommended duration of visit: 45-60 min
Contact Details and Location
Physical Address: 1054 East Road, 22 R.D., Stratford
Phone: 06 762 2847
Email: colin.june.lees@xtra.co.nz
Facilities and Amenities
Accommodation is available.
