Loch Leven Garden and Nursery
★★★★★
Loch Leven started 36 years ago from a blank canvas. Come and see what a passionate plants woman and an enthusiastic husband have created. This 1.2 hectare structured and restful garden is tranquil and inspiring and set on a small farm in the Amuri Basin.
The garden flows through and around an expansive lawn planted with deciduous trees which provide shade in summer and beautiful colour in autumn. Large borders are filled with creative plant combinations. Viburnums, old fashioned shrubs, rhododendrons and perennials, hostas, roses and irises with mass plantings used throughout the borders.
Hedging is used extensively to provide shelter and all year-round structure. Native areas create shelter and an evergreen display throughout the seasons. Wire art sculptures, pots, old bricks and locally sourced boulders are features through out the garden.
Peony beds planted during Lock down 2020 add beautiful spring colour usually starting in mid to late October and going through until late November. Espaliered fruit trees and a vegetable potager are both very productive. A summerhouse nestled between borders is a beautiful place to enjoy the tranquility of this garden. The Lowry Peaks can be viewed from many areas in the garden.
The nursery has a wide selection of plants, especially many old fashioned perennials which the owners propagate and will be available to purchase during your visit.
Facilities and Amenities
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Best seasons to visit: Summer, Autumn, Spring
Recommended duration: 1 hour
Tarriffs: $15 adults, children free
Open by appointment 9am - 5pm from September to April
Morning/Afternoon Teas/Lunches: Available for groups of 10 or more, prior bookings essential. Price on application.
Weddings: Enquiries welcome.
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From Christchurch head north on state highway 1 until Waipara, turn left onto State Highway 7 towards Hanmer Springs. Drive through Culverden, approximately 2km north of Culverden, turn to the right signposted 'Rotherham', 'Waiau', 'Kaikoura'. We are 7.14kms from here on the right.
From Hanmer Springs Take the road towards Culverden, turn left at Mouse Point corner onto Flintofts Road, turn left onto Rotherham Road South, we are approximately 2km on the right hand side.
From North either come through the Inland Road or State Highway 1 and turn into the Leader Road, drive through Waiau and Rotherham, we are approximately 700m from Rotherham township on the left hand side.
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Physical Address: 714 Rotherham Road South, Rotherham
Phone: 0272205186
Email: m.d.dryden@xtra.co.nz
Website: https://lochlevennursery.co.nz
