Aberglasney – the Ninfarium

As far as we know this is the only ‘Ninfarium’ in the UK! Until we researched the word through Google we wondered exactly what it meant. Once we found out however it seemed so obvious! It is named after the famous gardens at Ninfa where climbing roses clamber over ruins. It is currently being remodelled and planted up to return it to a modern version of its former glory by UK garden designer Dan Pearson.

We have been fascinated by this inside/outside garden on each visit to Aberglasney and its incredible range of plants.

The plants grow in beds at different levels and up walls and drainpipes taking advantage of light from above via the atrium. Many of the plants growing here feature amazing foliage but many also have unusual looking flowers.

Most plants here have very unusual or special foliage with colours, patterns and textures. Some work together exceptionally well whereas others need to be on their own to be appreciated fully.

Ferns will always add character to any garden such as this because of the strength of their structured foliage its patterns and colours.

If I take a step back and use a wide angle setting on the camera we can see just one small part of the amazing setting for this wonderful selection of plants.