Green Island Gardens
Free RHS Member days
January–March and November–December, Tuesday–Friday; April–October, Wednesday only, when open
About the garden
Designed by owner Fiona Edmond, Green Island Gardens has been carved out among woodland destroyed in the 1987 Great Storm. They now include a terrace, large island mixed beds, seaside, and Japanese, gravel and water gardens, as well as two National Collections of Hamamelis and Camellia.
The gardens are designed to look good all year-round. Highlights include Hamamelis and snowdrops in January and February, camellias, trilliums and woodlanders in March and April, along with bluebells and azaleas in May. Giant tree lilies delight from July to August and the spectacular autumn colour is provided by a collection of acers, Liquidambar, Fothergilla, Nyssa, Stewartia and Cotinus.
A range of unusual plants, many of borderline hardiness, thrive in the distinctive island microclimate. The gardens are wildlife-friendly, and 2022 saw the opening of a new educational wildlife centre.
Facilities
- Assistance dogs only
- Accessible garden
- Children’s play area
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Herbaceous border
- Arboretum
- Japanese garden
- Pond or lake
- Autumn colour
- National Plant Collections
- Water garden
- Winter garden
Get involved
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