We revisit our visit to RHS Wisley as we look down from the viewing mound affording us long views down the developing the newly redesigned Oudolf Landscape and on to The Glasshouse, a magnificent piece of architecture. We followed the meandering path down through the Oudolf Landscape which was still being planted so the plants we could see were youngsters.
This is going to be such a magnificent area before too long – something to look forward to. Next we explored The Glasshouse with its exciting planting of tropical plants, orchids and succulents.
But I will start off with a display of pelargoniums with several that looked so different to those we grow in our greenhouse at home.
Succulents were the next collections of plants we spent time perusing as we grow our own large collection at home.
We were relieved to get back outside to some normal UK temperatures as we made our way towards the Alpine House, Herons Bonsai Walk and Rockery. We passed some plants that made me stop to photograph them on the way.
This impressive group of benches lets us know that we have found The Alpine Houses.
And there was more to enjoy outside too and a surprise just around the corner from the alpines.
And so the surprise awaited us a few steps away, some cloud pruned conifers and Herons Bonsai Walk.
We then had to tackle the steep slopes of The Rockery, meandering paths took us more gently and safely through the big boulders and small plants. Amongst the alpine plants were beautifully coloured acers and shaped conifers.
When we reached the bottom of the slope of The Rockery we crossed the little stream into Oakwood where we wandered along pathways through the trees and shrubs into a grassed area and back to the Welcome Building.
Another brilliant day at RHS Wisley was over. We always love being in this garden and will no doubt be back again.
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