Autumn, in its own way, is as spectacular as
summer in the garden. When John Spedan Lewis and
Terry Jones developed their design, they chose
many of the tree and plant species because of
their superb autumn colours.Even on a dull day, the
waters of the lake reflect dramatic vistas of
gold, copper and rust, while late-flowering
plants like lobelia add sudden dashes of pink and
crimson.
The leaves of
liquidamber, glow a rich russet, vividly
illustrating how the tree came by its name. The
swamp cypress, too, contributes splashes of rusty
red, while the foliage of the umbrella plant
turns a brilliant scarlet.
Add the pale
yellows and ochres of the birches, oaks and other
deciduous species, and the garden reveals
ever-changing panoramas of colour right through
to the dog-days of November.
|
|
Autumn by
the lake. |
|
Fallen leaves are composted to provide a
mulch for next year's growth. |
|
