Park Garden
The Park Garden is the mainly herbaceous perennials interspersed with Clematis on wigwams and Spring Bulbs. There is a spectacular display of Galanthus nivalis and Helleborus orientalis in Winter along the wall to the West followed by 15,000 tulips and wallflowers in Spring. The herbaceous perennials carry on for the remainder of the season. On the West side is a gently sloping border of spectacular specimen grasses including Cortaderia richardii, Stipa gigantea, Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' and Briza maxima. Amongst the grasses various annuals spring up from one season to the next adding a bit of panache to the border.
More Gardens at Forde Abbey
Rock Garden
Created in 1923 with estate rocks, ponds, alpines and seasonal planting for year-round interest.
Park Garden
Herbaceous borders, spring bulbs, specimen grasses and winter hellebores.
Bog Garden
Streams, historic monk-built watercourses, and seasonal planting from primulas to gunnera.
The Swirl
A monastic-inspired spiral garden with tulips in spring and wildflowers in summer and autumn.
Kitchen Garden
From monastic walls and Victorian glasshouses to fruit, flowers and vegetables.
Arboretum
A collection of fine trees and shrubs including Magnolia, Rhododendron and Cornus.
The Long Border
The Long Border by the Long Pond, with yews, dahlias, roses and the Ionic Tempietto.
Woodland Garden
Rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas, plus meandering paths and spring colour.
The Mount
The highest point in the gardens, with mature trees, planted beds and views towards the Abbey.
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