Mottisfont Rose Garden
By theoldgunner
12 comments
Last Sunday we went to Mottisfont Gardens to catch the Roses at their best. Mottisfont hold the National Rose Collection. It was a sunny day, and yes there were hundreds of peopleall trying to see the collection, so we knew we were going to be in for a treat.
Now that we have the ‘Rose Bug’ we were on the lookout for more that will go well in our garden. One we found was ‘Crepuscule’, that will go well up our High Wall.
Another was Teasing Georgia, again for High Wall
Even though there were lots of folk around, I did manage to take a few photos without them!
If you live close enough, it’s well worth a visit.
21 Jun, 2009
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Magnificent might cover it! What a fantastic place - just love everything. That 'Teasing Georgia' rose is outstanding and the 'Crepuscule' is gorgeous. That garden bed with the old weathered brick wall behind it is simply beautiful. Thanks for the photos Oldgunner.
21 Jun, 2009
Wonderful photos... good blog :o)
21 Jun, 2009
Thanks for the comments, guys. Pity you are so far away Bernieh.
21 Jun, 2009
They are beautiful gardens.
It's okay Bernieh and I are thinking of swapping houses in winter so she could have a trip down to see you lol :o)))))))))
21 Jun, 2009
Well Bobg if we can get the GOY HAGS club off the ground - I'll put this beautiful place on my list. Hey - if it's winter, it'll be covered in snow! Maybe I'll need to rethink the timing of the swap!
21 Jun, 2009
Stunning pictures. I hav'nt been for a few years now, thanks for reminding what I'm missing.
21 Jun, 2009
Don't walled gardens look wonderful ?
I love these pictures :)
21 Jun, 2009
I pass Mottisfont Abby and Rose garden on my way to work I live less than 5 minuets away It really is a place worth visiting The Roses are stunning, A lot of the work is carried out by volunteers along with the small workforce. A friend works there and he says its not like going to work it’s like going out to play!!
~Bobg your chances are looking less likely!!
21 Jun, 2009
Glorious, glorious, glorious. Already on my 'wish to visit' list. Thanks for the photos OG
21 Jun, 2009
Hmmmm Bernieh that may be an idea you would'nt see much in the midst of winter would you? :o)
Sueb thats not fair you will have a big advantage now :o)))))
22 Jun, 2009
We went last Tuesday,its breathtaking.Go now!!!
26 Jun, 2009
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Lost for words! Will 'gorgeous' cover it?
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