The Azorean Garden

The Azorean Garden

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  The Azores

• Silver Gilt medal winner

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  Designed by Stephen Hall
• Built by JDC Gardens Ltd
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  Current rating 4 (24 ratings)

This garden depicts the volcanic character and sub-tropical planting of the islands of the Azores. Inspiration has been taken from the geological features of the islands, and from their impressive botanical gardens.

Features include an Azorean pool and waterfall, vines in black basalt planters reminiscent of Pico's UNESCO World Heritage vineyards, a steaming fumarole (a geological feature) and an underground oven where the traditional dish cozido is cooked. The surface of the garden is covered with scoria, a naturally-occurring volcanic gravel.

Planting includes zantedeschia, canna lillies and ferns, creating an informal hedge characteristic of the islands. The structural planting consists of tree ferns, palms and deciduous broadleaved trees underplanted by shrubs and grasses.

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Stephen Hall talks about his sub-tropic Azorean design
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