Exotic, tropical plants
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found growing in an old stable courtyard in a hotel we stayed in last week.
It was sheltered and warm, the sun was shining and the plants were thriving, so I hope you will enjoy seeing them.
I wish my Alstroemerias would grow as well as these. We took a walk ‘around the block’ this morning, before the rains were due, and one front garden had three huge clumps similar to those we saw at the hotel. I’m wondering if they are A. ‘Indian Summer’ variety.
This wall on another part of the old building was covered in a climber.
As a complete contrast to that area, the landscaped grounds were very formal.
We walked through to the remains of a Roman Mosaic, absolutely fascinating to see them.
All in all, we had a restful few days away.
25 Sep, 2024
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Shirley, they are the Indian Summer variety...still flowering here.How beautiful the Mosaics are...
25 Sep, 2024
A beautiful blog, Shirley! Those exotic plants look fabulous there! The Peruvian Lilies look fantastic as well! Mine flowered for a 2nd year but not a patch on those! 🤣
Glad you glad a restful & enjoyable few days away!
25 Sep, 2024
What a wonderful spot to visit Shirley_tulip. I enjoyed seeing it. Thank you.
25 Sep, 2024
Ange, it is situated here:
Litlelecote Roman Villa is an extensive and exceptional Roman villa, with associated religious complex, at Littlecote Park just over a mile west of Hungerford, Berkshire. It has been excavated and is on display to the public in the grounds of the estate.
26 Sep, 2024
Julia, I really do like that Alstroemeria variety and feel I must get one or two!
26 Sep, 2024
Thanks David ... it recharged our batteries so to speak!
26 Sep, 2024
Klahanie, I'm pleased you enjoyed this blog as much as I love seeing photos and blogs from your beautiful part of the world.
26 Sep, 2024
Wow !!! That looks a fabulous place to stay Shirley, I don't think I'd be bothered if I just spent time in the hotel and its grounds, I love that courtyard garden, something I could only dream of.....
l'm also playing catchup....x
26 Sep, 2024
Thanks Sue, I would love to have stayed to help with the gardening ... :o)
26 Sep, 2024
Oh yes I would feel the same way. :0)
26 Sep, 2024
:o)))
26 Sep, 2024
Very interesting to visit such historic places, It's surprising what can grow in a sheltered spot.
27 Sep, 2024
Looks a lovely place to stay, Shirley! So pleased you both had a really good holiday!
Your pics are fab, great to share them with us! Those exotics look so lush and protected really well in the rustic courtyard aren't they! Gorgeous!
Just love those mosaics and the history behind them too. They are beautiful.
I have to say I do like the formal style gardens in the grounds, my cup of tea.
Good to hear you had plenty of rest and enjoyed what looks like a place I'd love to visit too!
27 Sep, 2024
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I'm envious of those beautiful exotic plants, Shirley. Somebody knows how to treat them well. The colocasias are astonishing!
The mosaic looks very much like the one in Chedworth villa in the Cotswolds. I remember them saying that some of the snails found there were descendants from a type originally introduced by the Romans!
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