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Sylvia's Garden
To reach Sylvia's Garden through the tall yew hedges from the front of the house, one passes along a path with the intriguing name 'Wars of the Roses', in commemmoration of the fifteenth century civil wars of between Yorkshire and Lancashire. Here are the red rose of Lancaster (R. gallica officinalis ) near the path and the white rose of York (R. 'Alba semiplena') towering above and behind, with the beautiful striped R.gallica 'Versicolor' dividing them. They are up the steps opposite our vantage point in this garden.
Robin Compton tells us:
"Named after my mother and originally planted to show colour in the spring, Sylvia's Garden was the first of my father's compartmented gardens for all seasons. We have simplified the design, enriched the light sandy soil, and completely replanted it with my wife's favourite plants to give colour and interest throughout the season. The colours are soft and subtle and continuing interest is kept with silver and purple foliage plants. The centrepiece is a Byzantine corn-grinder. This is a peaceful garden and a garden seat is provided to rest and enjoy it".
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