Flowers of the month - September

Escallonia bifida

An amazing shrub from Brazil. The panicles of white flowers attract more butterflies than any other shrub in the garden. Unfortunately it is seldom offered for sale. The plant can be found in the Upper Walled Garden.

Hosta plantaginea

Probably the most fragrant hosta which prefers a sunny position.

Agapanthus

The Agapanthus border in the Upper Walled Garden looks spectacular this time of year.

Gentiana asclepiadea

(Willow Gentian)

A wonderful clump forming gentian which originates from the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. The flowers appear late in the season. It grows in Bishop Rudd's Walk.

Schizostylis coccinea 'Pink Princess'

(Kaffir Lily)

A valuable rhizomatous perennial from South Africa. This particular cultivar has exceptionally beautiful flowers. Picture taken 10.10 06.

Aristolochia gigantea

(Dutchman's Pipe)

A dramatic and incredible flower from Panama. Unlike most other members of the genus, which have a foetid smell, this species has a pleasant scent of lemons.

Hydrangea aspera 'Anthony Bullivant'

A spectacular sight this time of year and has reached 2.5 meters in four years. The plant is growing in Bishop Rudd's Walk.

Cyclamen hederifolium var albiflorum

One known as Cyclamen neapolitanum this tuberous perennial comes from the Mediterranean (Italy to Turkey) and survives in very dry conditions. The plants pictured grow under a large yew tree

Liriope muscari

(Lilyturf)

A tuberous perennial from Asia with unusual spikes of bright violet-blue flowers that open during the autumn.

Hedychium coccineum 'Tara'

(Red Ginger lily)

This distinct form has orange flowers. It was introduced by Tony Schilling from the Himalayas and named after one of his daughters.

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

A very fine form of this American Hydrangea. The flowers last for several weeks and make a fabulous display. They are growing in Bishop Rudd's Walk.

Tulbaghia violacea

A long flowering perennial with corm-like rhizomes, which is related to the onion. It is native of South Africa. They grow in the sunny border in the Upper Walled Garden.

Oxydendron arboreum

(Sorrel Tree)

A small slow growing tree which belongs to the heather famly. It is of particular interest this time of year because of the slender white racemes and the start of the wonderful autumn colour. The tree is growing in Bishop Rudd's Walk.

Clerodendrum myricoides 'Ugandense'

(Butterfly Bush)

A South African bush with beautiful two-tone flowers. Unfortunately this plant is not hardy. but makes a lovely conservatory plant. The plant at Aberglasney grows in the Ninfarium.

Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange'

(Garland lily or Ginger lily)

A relative of the ginger. These late flowering rhizomatous perennials from Asia add an exotic touch to the garden.

Actaca simplex 'Pink Spire'

(Baneberry)

A wonderful genus which is in the Buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family for late summer early autumn interest. This particular form has fantastic deep purple foliage and contrasting white flowers.

Vitex agnus-castus

(Chaste Tree)

Native of the Mediterranean, but cultivated in the British Isles since 1570. A dramatic flowering shrub for a sunny position.

Lobelia 'Hadspen Purple'

A beautiful selection of a perennial lobelia which is growing at the bottom of Bishop Rudd's Walk.

Clerodendron bungei

A suckering shrub with large terminal corymbs of dark pink scented flowers which contrast well with the dark magenta buds. It was introduced from China in 1844. The leaves have an unpleasant foetid smell.