The weather might have put a dampener on the summer for many, but the showy hydrangea plants at Exbury Gardens have been positively blooming.
Thanks to the warm and damp conditions during one of the wettest Julys on record, Exbury’s collection of over 80 varieties of hydrangea is enjoying some of the best flowering in years.
Beautiful hydrangeas at the famous New Forest horticultural visitor attraction stretch around 300 metres, along its main drive and through a dedicated hydrangea walk. This was replanted in 2021, with many eye-catching and unusual varieties.
READ MORE: The 200-year-old pretty village pub with a familly feel
The woodland garden conditions of dappled shade and moist, well-drained soil, are perfect for this stunning late summer shrub which boasts different flower shapes and colours - pinks, blues, purples and dark reds.
Head gardener Tom Clarke said: "We love hydrangeas at Exbury as they enjoy the same growing conditions as rhododendrons and azaleas which our woodland gardens are obviously famous for. They give a fantastic display throughout mid to late summer."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here