The plantings in Yorke House garden include many of Tony and Pat’s favourites – together with those which enjoy the growing conditions or provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Here are some that are particular favourites-
January
A number of hardy shrubby plants are grown for their attractive stems or bark in winter.
Betula utilis ‘Jacquemontii’
Cornus stolonifera ‘Flaviramea’
Salix alba ‘Britzensis’
February
In the Yorkshire Dales a few hardy plants herald the forthcoming Spring
Cyclamen coum
Galanthus nivalis
Helleborus orientalis ‘Ashwood Hybrids’
(a fabulous range of colours, picotees and doubles)
March
Thousands of narcissi and daffodils are in full bloom
Narcissi ‘Fortune’
Narcissi ‘Tete-a Tete’
Narcissi ‘Thalia’
April
Attractive flowering plants in the Spring flower meadow are at their best and prolific clematis cover the old walls
Fritillaria meleagris
Primula veris
Clematis montana ‘Elizabeth’
May
All the Spring herbaceous flowering plants in full bloom, bluebells in the orchard and wisteria covering the south wall. Perfect!
Aquilegia – numerous varieties
Allium aflatunense
Iris siberica ‘Kew Black’
Wisteria sinensis
June
Waterside plantings now coming into their own, as well as the earlier flowering rambling roses
Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’
Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’
Rosa ‘Rambling Rector’
Rosa ‘Paul’s Himalayan Musk’
July
All the rambling and shrub roses in full bloom, together with many other scented plants and wide variety of flowering perennials.
Rosa’Maiden’s Blush’
Rosa ‘Seagull’
Rosa ‘Wedding Day’
Philadelphous coronarius
Geranium – herbaceous forms
August
The late-flowering and foliage herbaceous plants continue to give attractive form and colour to the borders
Campanula rubra
Hosta – about 50 varieties
Ferns – many species
Penstemon ‘Garnet’
September
An interesting range of berries and seedheads, more recently complemented by additional varieties of late-flowering plants
Aconitum napellus
Lobelia cardinalis ‘Tania’
Clematis tangutica seedheads
Viburnum opulus berries
October
The nature reserve with native trees shows spectacular autumn colours – enhanced by reflections in the wildlife pool
Betula pendula
Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’
Nothofagus antartica
November and December
Evergreen shrubs and trees continue interest throughout the winter months
Ilex ‘Golden King, Ilex Silver Milkmaid, Ilex ‘Black Prince’ and many other varieties
Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’
Sarcococca humilis
