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Cornus and Rhododendron

Spring into Summer

Spring into SummerThe gardens are looking fantastic as plants come into growth, foliage and flower. Always something to enjoy whether you are a gardener or not, and a visit any time from now on is likely to be inspirational. This week, despite an  unfortunate ground frost which has singed the foliage of hostas and rodgersias, […]

Looking forward to Winter?

Adrian Bloom has for many years been in the forefront of gardening for year-round colour, writing a book in 1993 called Winter Garden Glory (alas, no longer in print), and creating the highly praised Winter Garden at Bressingham in 2004, now featured in books and articles. This was many years after his own garden Foggy […]

Rubre Foggy Bottom

Autumn Moods, Fall Magic

Image: River of Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’ in Foggy Bottom, October New England is renowned for vibrant ‘fall’ colour – England much less so. But over many years planting at the Bressingham Gardens has concentrated on filling each season with change, colour, and occasionally drama. So now, as a garden of 17 acres, Bressingham Gardens – and […]

Annabelle

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

Image: Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ planted with Kniphofia ‘Tawny King’ We will be discussing new plants much more on our website, but the adage that ‘new is not necessarily better’ is certainly borne out by one of Adrian Bloom’s Best selections, Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’; discovered in the 1700s, yet only now becoming known and appreciated for the […]

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Bressingham Hall Draw Winners

The lucky winners of the Bressingham Hall 3-night stay prize draw were Tamar (seated second left in the front row) and her group of Unique Children’s Home staff, pictured with the Bressingham Gardens owner Adrian Bloom (back row second left) on a very warm summer’s day this week. Tamar is the lead psychotherapist at Unique […]

Quercus rubra seedling

Autumn 2017

This American oak (Quercus rubra) seedling (above) was brought back from New England by Adrian some years ago. Collected at Walden Pond, Massachusetts. It is now a 20ft tree and has amazing autumn colour. As we have developed more autumn colour over the years, we will be extending the opening of the gardens until 12th […]

Foggy Bottom in 2016

Foggy Bottom at 50!

What’s in a name? Where did the name Foggy Bottom come from? It’s a bit more of a story than you might think! Adrian tells the story in the early chapters of one of his early books; ‘I first came across the name Foggy Bottom when working on a nursery in the USA in 1959 […]

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Testimonials

  • “Plants have arrived in perfect condition – excellent packing – thanks!”

  • “Thank you for my beautiful plants which arrived safely today thanks to your careful packing. They look super healthy – you give excellent service.”

  • “As usual I am very pleased with the plants – great looking healthy plants – nice new non-black pots and great compost.
     
    Also very pleased to have obtained the new Crocosmia ‘Bressingham Flare’ and the new Kniphofia ‘ Bressingham Lava Flow’ – very much in keeping with the work of Mr Alan Bloom who introduced many excellent Crocosmias and Kniphofias which we were pleased to have obtained from Alan during our visits – please keep up the good work.”

  • “Fabulous! We’ve been every season and it’s always fabulous!”

  • “Lovely visit – we always enjoy our time here whatever time of the year. Thank you so much.”

  • “Absolutely fabulous! You have brought the revival of the winter season! Thank you for opening this!”

  • “14 of us for my birthday surprise – ‘Storm Dennis’ meant weather rubbish, but what better place to be, house, grounds exceptional. Great fun had by all, couldn’t have asked for more, so well-equipped & beds/rooms so comfy. Best birthday ever.”

  • “Enjoying the wind in the treetops and the beautiful scent of Daphne!”

  • “So happy to be back! The gardens are as wonderful as ever! Quite exquisite.”

  • “What a wonderful place to celebrate American Thanksgiving. With gratitude and appreciation.”

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