Trees, Leaves, Dahlias and Wisley
I finally made it to the arboretum at the RHS garden at Wisley. Why did I not go much earlier? I don’t know. It’s something to do with it being full of trees. Trees are background, very large and can’t be bought on impulse. You can’t squeeze one into the small gap between two perennials. So I tend to put arboretum visits on the back burner - But not this year, this year the Digger and I made the effort. Off we went, secure in the knowledge that we were widening our horizons.
Even before we got to the arboretum there were trees. Perhaps these are escapees.
Trees by the lake
We also passed the new glasshouse and I was so taken with the grass in the foreground that I bought it in the garden centre afterwards.
Glasshouse with Miscanthus 'Ferner Osten' in foreground
I’m definitely visiting again at this time of year. Look at these fungi. Strange but also beautiful.
Fungi
We then entered the arboretum which you can view in this slideshow. The highlights were the Acers and the Liquidambars. Afterwards we had a look at the trial beds where assorted plants and vegetables hope to be awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. The Dahlias were particularly outstanding. I think I’m growing to like them. I never thought I’d say that. Click in centre of next picture to begin.
Afterwards the garden centre beckoned. I picked up my Miscanthus sinensis ‘Ferner Osten’ and something more tropical, a Musa basjoo. I was hoping to buy a Banana next year but I couldn’t resist a bargain - and they looked so forlorn - so I took one home. At least I didn’t buy a tree.
Banana Musa basjoo
6 comments
Lovely slideshow - and wonderful colours to the photos. Those fungi are really interesting ….
Well done for not buying a tree - I bought one yesterday and I don’t know where to put it.
Your Ferner Osten was a much nicer purchase
K
Fabulous pictures! I haven’t been to Wisley for ages, but it looks beautiful on your post.
Looks like you got some great finds at the Arboretum. The slideshow was pretty with all the fall foliage & mushrooms.
Really like that ornamental grass. And in the slide show, October Glory was stunning! I found the fungi pattern in the third picture so different from anything that I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.
Karen - where would we be without impulsive buys. Less harassed I expect but that would be rather dull!
Victoria & Racquel - Thanks for your appreciation. I was surprised myself at how beautiful Wisley is at this time of year.
Kanak - The fungi was odd wasn’t it. I must try to find out its name.
What a fantastic photo of the fungi!
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