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5 Burbage Road

The garden of a member of The Society of Botanical Artists and regular writer for Hortus journal. 150ft x 40ft with large and varied range of plants, many unusual. Herbaceous borders for sun and shade, climbing plants, pots, terraces and lawns. Immaculate topiary. Gravel areas to reduce watering. All the box has been removed because of attack by blight and moth, and replaced with suitable alternatives to give a similar look.

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5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road
5 Burbage Road

About 5 Burbage Road

Dramatic changes have taken place in the garden at 5 Burbage Road, London SE24. After spending much time, effort and money trying to save the box from the damage caused by blight and the box tree caterpillar it was decided to take it all out and think about replacements to create the same sort of strong structure that the box had provided. It was decided to use Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Beach Ball’ to replace the box balls across the middle of the garden and beyond. It was sad to have to remove the box as it had all been planted as little cuttings many years ago. The Pittosporum is a lighter green than the box and looser in form. It was damaged in the brutally cold weeks in the winter when the temperature remained below zero all day in the snow, but is slowly recovering. The box hedge along the terrace was replaced with the sturdy Euonymus microphylla. The scent of Daphnes and the Azara microphylla waft around the garden in spring.

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https://www.rosemarylindsay.com

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Location details

5 Burbage Road,
Herne Hill,
London,
SE24 9HJ

Directions to 5 Burbage Road
Nr junction with Half Moon Ln. Herne Hill & N Dulwich Train Stns, 5 min walk. Buses: 3, 37, 40, 68, 196, 468.

5 Burbage Road openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at 5 Burbage Road. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, 5 Burbage Road does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 5 Burbage Road seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.