Isle of Wight flower garden, plant nursery and orchard at Afton Park, Freshwater, IOW   Apple blossom at Isle of Wight orchard and garden

The Flower Borders

Surrounding the Gravel Garden new flower borders have been planted in a naturalistic style to complement this open, sunny site.

We have been influenced by the continental style of planting of Piet Oudoulf and felt that our circumstances were ideal to experiment in a bold way. Perennials and ornamental grasses with late summer interest are high on our list of priorities as we have many visitors at that time of the year. They also like our open sunny position.

The dense plantings of grasses has given a further dimension to the flower borders as they bring a fluidity of movement that reflects the grasslands and meadow beyond.

As the sun sets over Tennyson Downs the rays catch the many different seed heads and create a special atmosphere to the flower borders.

 

 

 

 

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