ROSEWOOD'S THEMED GARDENS
| One popular element in large English gardens is the use of "garden rooms", often referred to as themed gardens. We have landscaped nine different themed gardens, each with its own diverse planting and form, and have plans to add two more garden rooms in the future. |
THE ROCK GARDEN
Rock Gardens were a Victorian concept emulating the natural
mountainscapes of the Alps & Pyrenees, where alpine flowers blanket
the slopes in Spring . Rockeries are still a popular feature in English
gardens today, however here in East Tennessse we use other plants
to achieve a similar look as alpines won't survive our hot summers.
The use of dwarf conifers and other evergreens extends interest
throughout the year.
mountainscapes of the Alps & Pyrenees, where alpine flowers blanket
the slopes in Spring . Rockeries are still a popular feature in English
gardens today, however here in East Tennessse we use other plants
to achieve a similar look as alpines won't survive our hot summers.
The use of dwarf conifers and other evergreens extends interest
throughout the year.
The Rock Garden was created by adding small pockets of soil in
between seams of solid shale rock. Now, several years later, it is hard
to imagine that so little soil does in fact support such lush vegetation.
between seams of solid shale rock. Now, several years later, it is hard
to imagine that so little soil does in fact support such lush vegetation.
We have used a variety of groundcovers and other low growing plants,
which produce peak bloom in April and May. Bloom begins in late
winter/early spring with crocuses and miniature daffodils, and continues
with moss phlox, ajuga, evening primoses and thyme,
which produce peak bloom in April and May. Bloom begins in late
winter/early spring with crocuses and miniature daffodils, and continues
with moss phlox, ajuga, evening primoses and thyme,
THE HEATHER GARDEN
This garden is very special because it is full of color and bloom
throughout the winter months. Although heathers are great favorites in
English gardens, they are seldom grown in the southeastern states,
because the climate is felt to be unsuitable. However, with the correct
choice of plants, good soil preparation and an open, sunny site, a
beautiful Heather Garden can be achieved. Heathers bloom from
November through the winter and peak in early March in Tennessee.
We select plants from the Erica family, and combine them with colorful
conifers, which are their natural companions.
throughout the winter months. Although heathers are great favorites in
English gardens, they are seldom grown in the southeastern states,
because the climate is felt to be unsuitable. However, with the correct
choice of plants, good soil preparation and an open, sunny site, a
beautiful Heather Garden can be achieved. Heathers bloom from
November through the winter and peak in early March in Tennessee.
We select plants from the Erica family, and combine them with colorful
conifers, which are their natural companions.
Here the pink blossoms of Erica Darleyensis "Mary Helen" are
surrounded by the white flowering Erica Darleyensis "Silberschmelze".
"Mary Helen" has amazing foliage which changes color from a rich gold
in summer to a warm russet red in winter.
surrounded by the white flowering Erica Darleyensis "Silberschmelze".
"Mary Helen" has amazing foliage which changes color from a rich gold
in summer to a warm russet red in winter.
The deep pink Erica Darleyensis "Furzey" originated in a small private
garden in Gloucestershire, England. It has very attractive dark foliage,
and of all our heathers, Furzey probably has the longest period of bloom.
Often beginning in November it still continues its beautiful display into
April, and looks quite stunning against the golden foliage of the
chamaecyparis.
All the above three photographs were taken in the Heather Garden in
Mid February.
garden in Gloucestershire, England. It has very attractive dark foliage,
and of all our heathers, Furzey probably has the longest period of bloom.
Often beginning in November it still continues its beautiful display into
April, and looks quite stunning against the golden foliage of the
chamaecyparis.
All the above three photographs were taken in the Heather Garden in
Mid February.
When established Ericas are low maintenance and drought tolerant,
and even though summer sees no more bloom, the Heather Garden's
colorful foliage and form still provides much interest. We must point
out that the Erica family are actually winter heaths - cousins of the
true Scotch heather, Calluna vulgaris, however in England both the
Ericas and Callunas, tend to be collectively referred to as "heathers"
by gardeners. The Erica family are better suited to the climate of
East Tennessee than Callunas.
and even though summer sees no more bloom, the Heather Garden's
colorful foliage and form still provides much interest. We must point
out that the Erica family are actually winter heaths - cousins of the
true Scotch heather, Calluna vulgaris, however in England both the
Ericas and Callunas, tend to be collectively referred to as "heathers"
by gardeners. The Erica family are better suited to the climate of
East Tennessee than Callunas.
THE SHADE GARDEN
As you pass through a clematis covered arch, you enter the Shade
Garden. Full of bloom in April when azaleas are surrounded by English
Bluebells, this garden visibly cools, when the bright colors of spring give
way to the softer shades of summer in the form of Hydrangeas and
Astilbes.
Garden. Full of bloom in April when azaleas are surrounded by English
Bluebells, this garden visibly cools, when the bright colors of spring give
way to the softer shades of summer in the form of Hydrangeas and
Astilbes.
Rich color returns to the Shade Garden in the fall when the
Japanense Maples, Fothergillas and other plants turn their
rich russet and gold shades.
Japanense Maples, Fothergillas and other plants turn their
rich russet and gold shades.
THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN
Developed to provide all the components needed for both the adult
butterfly and the larvae, the Butterfly Garden is one our largest themed
gardens. It houses a shady arbor for sitting and relaxing and a
boardwalk which is lined with buddleias, weigelas and rose of sharon.
This photograph shows one of our visiting groups strolling through the
double borders of the Butterfly Garden
butterfly and the larvae, the Butterfly Garden is one our largest themed
gardens. It houses a shady arbor for sitting and relaxing and a
boardwalk which is lined with buddleias, weigelas and rose of sharon.
This photograph shows one of our visiting groups strolling through the
double borders of the Butterfly Garden
Sadly many species of butterfly are disappearing, however we are
pleased to report that we have identified over 40 different species of
butterflies here at Rosewood. We will continue to garden organically,
and will ask our visitors to consider doing the same in their own
gardens, so that future generations can enjoy these beautiful insects.
pleased to report that we have identified over 40 different species of
butterflies here at Rosewood. We will continue to garden organically,
and will ask our visitors to consider doing the same in their own
gardens, so that future generations can enjoy these beautiful insects.
THE HUMMINGBIRD GARDEN
The Hummingbird Garden was created for the Ruby Throated
Hummingbird, which is the only hummingbird to regularly frequent
the Eastern United States. The combination of flowers and nectar
filled feeders keep the hummingbirds in residence from April to
October. This partly shaded garden is a lovely area to sit and
watch the actions of these fascinating and territorial little creatures
as they dart, hover and feed.
Hummingbird, which is the only hummingbird to regularly frequent
the Eastern United States. The combination of flowers and nectar
filled feeders keep the hummingbirds in residence from April to
October. This partly shaded garden is a lovely area to sit and
watch the actions of these fascinating and territorial little creatures
as they dart, hover and feed.
In spring the needs of the Hummingbirds are catered for with the
blossoms of weigelas, buckeyes, azaleas, and columbines. By
summer, this garden takes on a distinctly tropical look when the
many trumpet shaped flowers, in shades of red, pink and orange,
are tempered by the dark leaves of the "Illustris" and "Black Magic"
Elephants Ears.
blossoms of weigelas, buckeyes, azaleas, and columbines. By
summer, this garden takes on a distinctly tropical look when the
many trumpet shaped flowers, in shades of red, pink and orange,
are tempered by the dark leaves of the "Illustris" and "Black Magic"
Elephants Ears.
THE SHAKESPEARE GARDEN
The Shakespeare Garden is a garden of interpretation, where we
have taken the plants mentioned in the Bard's work and have used
them in authentic Elizabethan settings. The bust of Shakespeare
overlooks the knot garden. Edged in box, the compartments are
filled with lavender and thyme and the rustic fence behind the knot
garden is covered with honeysuckle and the sweet smelling musk
and eglantine roses.
have taken the plants mentioned in the Bard's work and have used
them in authentic Elizabethan settings. The bust of Shakespeare
overlooks the knot garden. Edged in box, the compartments are
filled with lavender and thyme and the rustic fence behind the knot
garden is covered with honeysuckle and the sweet smelling musk
and eglantine roses.
Part of this Garden is dedicated to Shakespeare's "Midsummer
Nights Dream". We have created "Titania's" bank by carpeting a
gentle sloping area in wild thyme and violets. We plan on adding
a bower, which will be covered in honeysuckle, musk rose and
eglantine rose.
Nights Dream". We have created "Titania's" bank by carpeting a
gentle sloping area in wild thyme and violets. We plan on adding
a bower, which will be covered in honeysuckle, musk rose and
eglantine rose.
We grow four of the ancient roses mentioned by Shakespeare, and
of particular interest are Rosa Gallica Officinalis (the Apothecary
Rose) and Rosa Alba Plena - the Bard referred to these as the
"Red Rose of Lancaster" and the "White Rose of York". These
roses grow in two separate "cottage" style areas, where their
companions are herbs and many other plants that were grown in
Elizabethan times.
of particular interest are Rosa Gallica Officinalis (the Apothecary
Rose) and Rosa Alba Plena - the Bard referred to these as the
"Red Rose of Lancaster" and the "White Rose of York". These
roses grow in two separate "cottage" style areas, where their
companions are herbs and many other plants that were grown in
Elizabethan times.
THE VICTORIAN GARDEN
Wherever possible we have tried to use plants authentic to the
Victorian period (1837 -1901). The Victorian Garden contains
many rare bulbs and other flowers, which are not easily attainable
in commerce today. Garden statues were great favorites of the
Victorians, and our Aphrodite Statue serves as a focal point in the
long herbaceous border.
Victorian period (1837 -1901). The Victorian Garden contains
many rare bulbs and other flowers, which are not easily attainable
in commerce today. Garden statues were great favorites of the
Victorians, and our Aphrodite Statue serves as a focal point in the
long herbaceous border.
Herbaceous borders were often seen in large English gardens
and were typical of the late Victorian period. Our border, which
is full of different perennials and annuals, is at its peak of bloom
in July and August.
and were typical of the late Victorian period. Our border, which
is full of different perennials and annuals, is at its peak of bloom
in July and August.
Facing the herbaceous border, is a small rose garden which
features the lovely Victorian Polyantha Rose, Marie Pavie,
(photographed here in May).
features the lovely Victorian Polyantha Rose, Marie Pavie,
(photographed here in May).
THE MEMORIAL GARDEN IN MEMORY
OF DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES
OF DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES
The Memorial Garden in Memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, is a
garden designed to honor the late princess, with kind permission given
by her Foundation and representatives of her family. This photograph
taken in late August shows the Hebe statue and fountain surrounded
by morning glories and the white "Diana" Rose of Sharon.
garden designed to honor the late princess, with kind permission given
by her Foundation and representatives of her family. This photograph
taken in late August shows the Hebe statue and fountain surrounded
by morning glories and the white "Diana" Rose of Sharon.
At Rosewood the scene constantly
changes, and nothing illustrates it
better than these two photographs of
the Peter Pan Statue, taken just two
months apart. This statue is a copy of
the Peter Pan Statue in London's
Kensington Palace Gardens.
changes, and nothing illustrates it
better than these two photographs of
the Peter Pan Statue, taken just two
months apart. This statue is a copy of
the Peter Pan Statue in London's
Kensington Palace Gardens.
The borders in the Memorial Garden really evoke the lush
"English Garden" feel as the seasons progress.
"English Garden" feel as the seasons progress.
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THE WINE AND ROSES GARDEN
The Wine & Roses Garden is our latest themed garden. It
was developed in Spring 2007 on the site of our existing
nursery bed area, and was designed and landscaped to
accommodate wedding ceremonies. Featuring the lovely
"Wine & Roses Weigela", we decided to expand on that
theme by including roses and other plants in the full
spectrum of wine colors.
The plantings now encompass shades of white, blush, pink,
red and burgundy, all intended for a soft and romantic feel.
We have utilized many plants from the existing nursery beds,
including some of the antique roses, and to those, we have
added roses from the "Knock Out" series.
was developed in Spring 2007 on the site of our existing
nursery bed area, and was designed and landscaped to
accommodate wedding ceremonies. Featuring the lovely
"Wine & Roses Weigela", we decided to expand on that
theme by including roses and other plants in the full
spectrum of wine colors.
The plantings now encompass shades of white, blush, pink,
red and burgundy, all intended for a soft and romantic feel.
We have utilized many plants from the existing nursery beds,
including some of the antique roses, and to those, we have
added roses from the "Knock Out" series.
The garden also features a large white arbor, to which
we have added clematis and climbing roses. When this
planting matures, and begins to ramble over the whole
arbor, the look should be very romantic and "English" in
style.
we have added clematis and climbing roses. When this
planting matures, and begins to ramble over the whole
arbor, the look should be very romantic and "English" in
style.
Early Spring is a beautiful time for blossom from dogwoods, lilacs,
and many varieties of virburnums. The Redtip Photinias provide a
windbreak for the garden, which in turn offers protection for the
butterflies, and a good spot for roosting.
and many varieties of virburnums. The Redtip Photinias provide a
windbreak for the garden, which in turn offers protection for the
butterflies, and a good spot for roosting.
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PORTRAYAL OF AN ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN
"This place is a jungle of beauty, a jungle controlled by a single mind; never allowed to deteriorate into
a mere jungle, but always kept in bounds by a master hand. The luxuriance is everywhere, a kind of
haphazard luxuriance, which of course comes neither by hap nor hazard"
This quotation was made by Vita Sackville West back in 1946. Vita was a garden writer for the English newspaper "The
Observer". Her comments were made of "Hidcote Manor Garden", a garden in England. Hidcote is typical of the
English country style, or English cottage style of gardening, and over the years it has served as inspiration to millions of
aspiring gardeners, including ourselves. Vita Sackville West went on to develop "Sissinghurst" a garden which has
become one of the most well known and well loved gardens in England.
Both "Hidcote" and" Sissinghurst" are now under the ownership of England's National Trust. The gardens are open to
the public, and visitors worldwide are able to enjoy the beauty of the many themed areas contained in both gardens..
"This place is a jungle of beauty, a jungle controlled by a single mind; never allowed to deteriorate into
a mere jungle, but always kept in bounds by a master hand. The luxuriance is everywhere, a kind of
haphazard luxuriance, which of course comes neither by hap nor hazard"
This quotation was made by Vita Sackville West back in 1946. Vita was a garden writer for the English newspaper "The
Observer". Her comments were made of "Hidcote Manor Garden", a garden in England. Hidcote is typical of the
English country style, or English cottage style of gardening, and over the years it has served as inspiration to millions of
aspiring gardeners, including ourselves. Vita Sackville West went on to develop "Sissinghurst" a garden which has
become one of the most well known and well loved gardens in England.
Both "Hidcote" and" Sissinghurst" are now under the ownership of England's National Trust. The gardens are open to
the public, and visitors worldwide are able to enjoy the beauty of the many themed areas contained in both gardens..