Interactive Garden Layout


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Cannington Gardens Interactive Map Mixed Border - An informal border containing most plant types including shrubs, trees, herbaceous perennials and bulbs.Student Show Gardens - Students at Cannington Centre display their imaginative garden designs, reconstructed after being shown at external shows and exhibitions.Potager - An ornamental kitchen garden designed to be both productive and aesthetically pleasing, showcasing various vegetables, fruit and companion plants.Herbaceous Border - A classic hot, long border containing old favourites as well as modern varieties.Water Feature - A student inspired, contemporary water feature in the heart of the blue garden.Blue Garden - A tranquil, calming garden that cover the full spectrum from air force blue to yale blue in a myriad of hues and tones.Summer House - A place to rest and comtemplate the beauty of the gardens.National Collections Garden - An exciting development for 2013, collections of Monarda, Santolina and Deschampsia displayed in a contemporary designWildflower Meadow - A biodiversity hot-spot, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects and mammals. Botanical Glasshouse – a chance to see rare and endangered plants from tropical, Mediterranean and arid regions of the world, as well as to view areas used to propagate plants for sale to the public.Sub-tropical Walk - The exotic plantings are full of vibrant colours and bold foliage with mature Chusan palms providing a dramatic backdrop.Dry Gardens - A more informal area of the garden, with meandering gravel paths and drought tolerant plants merging and self seeding.The Royal Tree - A 'Great white cherry' planted by HRH The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward when he officially opened by 24 April 2009.Formal Lawn - This area is used for special events, such as the Somerset Garden Festival and outdoor theatre productions.Bishop's Garden - Featuring plants associated with Christianity mentioned in the the Old and New Testament, also including a colourful display of the popular bishop dahlias.The Shade Border - In this north facing part of the garden you can find ferns, hostas and primulas as well as a stumpery providing a home for wildlife.Australasian Garden - This hidden part of the garden contains an interesting botanical collection of Australasian flora, among the many fine plants are the endangered tree fern and the toothed lancewood.Priory Border - A pink and white themed border featuring an exceptional Box tree, thought to be the largest in Somerset, backed by the stunning, newly restored medieval Cannington Court building.Royal Entrance - Clipped box frames the seasonal planting which welcomes visitors to the garden and can be admired whilst enjoying refreshments from the tea room.Cannington Border - A celebration of the College's horticultural heritage, containing plants such as the ever popular Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy', bred right here in the walled garden.Plant Sales - An extensive range of popular and unusual Cannington-grown plants, including many found within the gardens. Friendly and knowledgable staff provide advice and top tips to customers.