Jungle Island
Cross the bridges over the Fountain Pool into Jungle Island and
enter a world of striking blooms and lush foliage, demonstrating how a
garden of exotic interest can be created using striking specimens from
around the world.
The garden uses bold, ‘architectural’ plants to create a fantasy of
exciting contrasts – thrusting spikes (Phormium / Cordylines) and
fronds (Ferns) alongside tall, feathery grasses (Miscanthus) and
outrageously vibrant colours (Cannas / Lilies) against a backdrop of
deepest green.
As you walk through the ‘jungle’ be inspired by the colourful
flowers, including parrot Tulips, Red Hot Pokers and Gladiolus. The
decking encloses a bog garden featuring the giant rhubarb-like leaves
of Gunnera manicata and other moisture-loving plants such as Rodgersia
and Ligularia. Enjoy the Fern area, which includes the giant Tree Fern
(Dicksonia antarctica), and catch a glimpse of the water beyond.
About the designer  Charlie Dimmock
Charlie Dimmock is one of Britain’s best known and best loved
gardeners, specialising in water features. Charlie first came to the
nation’s attention on BBC1’s incredibly successful Ground Force. In
2001 Charlie’s appeal spread to America and she now contributes regular
gardening strands to the American broadcaster CBS for The Early Show.
Barnes Walker Ltd have collaborated with Charlie Dimmock to design
Jungle Island. Barnes Walker have also been responsible for the
masterplanning and detail design of the entire Festival Gardens and
have designed and built the Formal Garden. Based in Manchester, Barnes
Walker is a highly respected landscape design consultancy offering a
full range of landscape services. www.barneswalker.co.uk
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