Gardening Calendar

Whatever time of year you visit Arley Arboretum, there is always something magical to see.

Spring

  • Magnolias in the Magnolia Garden (Typically in bloom between March-May depending on climate)
 
  • Spring bulbs including Daffodils (March)
 
  • Camellias
 
  • Bluebells – a stunning carpet under the canopy of trees throughout the Arboretum
 
  • Wisteria (White Wisteria in the Italian Garden)
 
  • Herbaceous borders (Alliums, Tradescantia, Aconites, Peonies)
 
  • 65m Laburnum Arch

Summer

  • Herbaceous Borders around the Orchard
    • Hemerocallis (Day Lilies)
    • Shasta Daisies
    • Lobelia Tupa
    • Crocosmia
 
  • Italian Garden Ponds, Border and Planters
    • Water Lilies
    • Dahlia Excentrique
    • Dahlia Famosa
    • Dahlia Optic Illusion
 
  • Rhoddendrons
 
  • Azaleas through the Laburnum Arch (Orange- Bronze Fire, Pink – Vicosa Reve d’Amour)

Autumn

  • “Voted best places in Britain to see the autumn colours” — BBC Countryfile 2017
 
  • Vibrant reds of the Acers in the Arboretum’s Acer Glade

Winter

  • Snowdrops (End of February)
 

For up to date information regarding what’s currently in bloom at Arley Arboretum, visit our facebook page or blog for further details and pictures.