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The
garden has evolved during several decades on the original site of
Ernest Ballard's Michaelmas Daisy nursery. There are many fine specimens
of interesting trees and shrubs, creating a backdrop to thousands
of herbaceous perennials. The garden is intensively planted with
both traditional borders and areas of more modern, natural planting
schemes.
The
main feature is the NCCPG Plant Heritage Collection of Autumn Flowering
Asters. Also known as Michaelmas Daisies, these create a rich tapestry
of colour through September and October. A wide range of other late
season Herbaceous Perennials are grown with the Asters. Many of
them bring colour from late July onwards.
The
garden has been featured on T.V. and in many national newspapers
and quality magazines.
The
Picton Garden is open for THE NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME from AUGUST
until late OCTOBER.
Opening
Times
August
Wednesdays to Sundays
September & 1st weeks of October daily
Last two weeks of October - By appointment
11.00
am until 5.00 pm
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