Back on a sunny day a few weeks ago we had a little trip to Warwick Castle. Of course the main attraction is the magnificent and magical castle with its dungeon, towers and ramparts but there are also some beautiful gardens to explore. Through pathways, past purple flowers and peacock topiary we enjoyed the glorious beams of autumn sunshine. The greenhouse stands at the top of this geometric garden, an amazing building housing some tropical plants, bordered by bold, bright, structural cannas - which I have never grown.
Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed the landscape you can see past the fountains. Every tree planted to a plan, made to look natural but all completely man-made and strategically placed. I studied Horticulture and then Garden Design for years at a local agricultural college for years and the history of garden design was fascinating. I recommend reading A Little History Of British Gardening if you are also interested in learning how our gardens became as they are today. 
A perfect pretty rose garden hanging heavy with scent and shadow. Formed in the Victorian era, sadly forgotten after the Second World War and then restored in the late 80's.
A calm ending to a busy day trip.
Next year I must plant some more roses in the back garden, a rambler perhaps? Any recommendations?
Joining in with Mammasaurus and How Does Your Garden Grow?
14 comments:
Love those purple wispy flowers, do you know what they are? Looks like a peaceful place to visit. Your rose garden photos are great :)
What a beautiful castle the gardens are immaculate. I am always amazed by how green your grass is, and the rose garden looks stunning.
Such a beautiful place. I love the windows, they're really beautiful. I would love to be able to visit a real castle. Someday. :)
Such a pretty place I bet you had a great day.
@Gemma Garner Hi, it is verbena bonariensis - a really great plant for the garden as it lasts all late summer and into autumn. Thanks, Sam x
Oh I do love roses and the pictures you have taken of them are so pretty! What incredible hedges too. Lovely post x
Simply beautiful photos - and sorry I seemed to have missed reading you last week - I'll link you back up at the start of tomorrows to compensate x
I haven't been to Warwick Castle in donkeys years - deffo on my list for 2014. Thanks for joining in x
I've been to Warwick castle a few times, but never knew about the gardens - I'll definitely be back there soon to explore as they look stunning!
this looks like a lovely place to visit. there are so many Capability Brown gardens about aren't there... he must have been very busy indeed! x
I've been to Warwick Castle, but I didn't go to the garden! It looks absolutely beautiful. A wonderful set of photographs!
it looks like the perfect day to stroll around the grounds of a castle. great pics
What beautiful pictures. Capability Brown certainly knew how to create glorious spaces indeed. It looks absolutely stunning and must have been a fabulous place to stroll around.
Such a great place. I'm sure one could spend the whole day there finding treasure.
The Garden looks beautiful. I love your shot of the fountain and the one with the gate leading outwards. It gives a real sense of space and grandeur.
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