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Conifers are conspicuous in the landscape at this time of year and contrast with the rugged oaks and majestic beech trees. The New Zealand Garden also has a great deal to offer in winter, including a host of evergreen plants and the textural delights of clumps of impressive tussock grasses. Mahonias are one of our significant National Collections and can be found throughout the Garden, many of which produce a strong sweet perfume. The newly refurbished Queen Elizabeth Temperate House is a pleasant short walk from the entrance into The Savill Garden and provides an ideal place, with plenty of colour and interest, to sit and rest on a cold and wet day. Poinsettias provide seasonal cheer with glorious red and white varieties on show as part of the current winter display. The many Hamamelis (witch hazels) through the Garden offer delightful colour with a rich scent in late January and should be an important element in any winter garden. Many witch hazels offer excellent colour and are a hardy floral treat that can be enjoyed through late winter and into early spring. This winter is a busy time with many exciting developments in The Savill Garden. Whilst there is a variety of winter interest currently in the Garden, we are in the process of creating a dedicated Winter Garden. Many Cornus (Dogwood) cultivars will be introduced for their striking stem colour. Follow the developments with the Winter Garden over the coming months, as we complete the works and plant many thousands of winter interest plants. We are expecting the new Winter Garden to establish itself as a popular addition to the Garden. 
Betula ‘Silver Shadow’ - Many birches provide spectacular winter colour in the Garden and this variety is a particularly fine improvement on Betula jacquemontii. |
