JANUARY

Cyclamen coum

Other plants at their best this month include;
Snowdrops,
Chimonanthus praecox 'Lutea',
Daphne bholua 'Jaqueline Postil',
Hamamelis (12 varieties)

FEBRUARY

Helleborus orientalis

Attractions this month are scented shrubs; Lonicera standishii, Chimonanthus praecox, Daphnes, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Pallida',Viburnums. Camellias, Snowdrops, Hamamelis, Hellebores, Crocus, Cyclamen all look good as well.

MARCH

The Camellias are at their best this month. Magnolia stellata, Corylopsis 'Gotoana', Corylopsis pauciflora, Clematis armandii, species tulips,and Ribes sanguineum all complement the daffodils.

APRIL

The camellias continue to provide a stunning display.Bluebells, Epimediums, Tulips, Magnolia stellata, Acers, Azaleas, and Pulsatillas all herald the arrival of spring.

MAY

Azaleas, Bluebells, Alliums, Rhododendrons, Camassias, Iris, Tree peonies, Wisteria, Arisaemas, Embothrium lanceolatum, Pawlonia tomentosa

JUNE

Leptospermum scoparium hedge, Crinodendron hookeriana, Bignonia capriolata, Nellia thibetica, Gladiolus byzantinus, herbaceous Peonies, Iris, Dictamnus, Dracunculus vulgaris, Cornus 'Porlock', Roscoa cautleyoides, Amsonias, swathes of primulas in the water garden,Cardiocrinum giganteum, Eremerus, Tritelia koningen 'Fabiola'

JULY

The main borders are filled out; Alstromerias, Crocosmias, Hemerocallis, Monardas and Phlox and many varieties of Lily create vivid colour. In addition Feijowa sellowana, Zantedeschias in the water garden, Schizophragma hydrangeoides, Callistemon, Eremerus, Rhemania elata, Aristea ecklonii and Gladiolus papilo Ruby provide more unusual interest. The Watsonias, Dierama pulcherrima and Agapanthus in the gravel entrance garden are stunning.
An evening visit to the gardens is memorable for the scents of Lilies, Phlox and Oenothera.

AUGUST

Calycanthus fertilis, Clethra, Cestrum, Campsis radicans, Crocosmia, Hemerocallis, Clematis texensis spp, Pawlonia tomentosa, Campsis radicans, Phlox,and Kniphofia. Alstromerias, Monardas, Phlox and lolies continue their display in the main borders.

SEPTEMBER

Hydrangea paniculata in variety, Penstemons, Gentians, Salvia uliginosa, Eupatoriums, Zauschnerias,provide colour in the late summer borders whilst the leaves begin to take on the Autumn hues; Parrotia persica is one of the earliest to colour.

OCTOBER

Asters, Schisostylis (8 varieties), Nerines, Penstemons, Camellia sasanqua
and Cyclamen hederifolium are all in bloom. The stunning Autumn colour is provided by dozens of different Acers, Nyssas, Parrotia persica, Euonymous in variety and Cotinus sp.

NOVEMBER

Spectacular Autumn colour to be seen this month. Leaves of the Acers, Azaleas, Liquidambers, Cotinus, Enkianthus, Nyssa, Taxodium distichum, Euonymous, turn the most vivid shades of red, orange and yellow before dropping. Cyclamen, Schizostylis and fungi continue to provide alternative colour.

DECEMBER

There is never a dull month in the gardens. Nandina domestica, Nandina domestica 'Firepower', Daphne bholua, Hamamelis provide colour and scent in the run up to Christmas.