Introduction
The Flower Garden has a geometric layout and is dominated by Chusan palms and other exotic plants. The garden has wallflowers in the spring and roses, clematis and wisteria during the summer. Other features include an auricula theatre.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0844 800 1895Website
http://www.nationaltrust.org.ukDirections
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey/how-to-get-here/
Owners
National Trust
PO Box 39, Warrington, WA5 7WDOther Websites
- History
Period
- 18th Century
- Late 18th Century
- Features & Designations
Plant Environment
- Plant Type
- Flower Garden
Features
- Garden Feature
- Description: The auricula theatre has tiered shelving within an alcove where auriculas are displayed.
- Flower gardens
- Key Information
Type
Formal
Purpose
Ornamental Garden
Plant Environment
Flower Garden
Period
Late 18th Century
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Calke
- Related Documents
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CLS 1/983/1
Parkland Plan Vol.1 - Hard Copy
Hilary Taylor Landscape Associates Ltd - 2012
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CLS 1/983/2
Parkland Plan Vol.2 - Hard Copy
Hilary Taylor Landscape Associates Ltd - 2012
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CLS 1/983/3
Parkland Plan Vol.3 - Hard Copy
Hilary Taylor Landscape Associates Ltd - 2012
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CLS 1/983/1