The Picton Garden
RHS Partner Garden
Free RHS Member days
When open
About the garden
Established in the early 1980s on part of the Old Court Nurseries site to house the National Plant Collection of autumn-flowering asters, The Picton Garden is a charming 1.5-acre plantsman’s treat nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills. The garden is renowned for its herbaceous borders, which burst into colour from mid-September, but its backbone is formed by a variety of unusual trees and shrubs. Of particular interest is the ever-expanding collection of over 300 snowdrops and 100 different ferns.
In early spring, bulbs, Epimediums and flowering shrubs take centre stage, while in May, peonies dominate the display. June showcases a range of herbaceous plants and tender succulents. The colour intensifies from late July, with crocosmias and heleniums lighting up the August borders and culminating in a spectacular riot of colour from mid-September.
Facilities
- Accessible garden
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Toilets
Key features
- Herbaceous border
- Autumn colour
- National Plant Collections
- Winter garden
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