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5 Oakfields

A ⅓ acre garden full of interesting and unusual plants in predominately woodland beds and, rambling roses cascading from birch trees. A pond with rockery, waterfall and flower beds formed from the intermittent winter streams, accommodate moisture loving plants. Colourful mixed herbaceous border and a terrace with architectural plants.

Owner Info

  • Martin & Margaret Ward
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields
5 Oakfields

About 5 Oakfields

As you enter across the small terrace, the garden takes you by surprise, as you see it dropping down to a small pond and then rising gently into a woodland area. Walking round, at each turn, there is a different theme and planting schemes full of interesting and unusual plants. There is an bed that floods in winter, planted with Iris spp, mixed candelabra primula, hostas, astrantia, calla lilies and other moisture loving plants. The highlight in June are the roses and clematis. The shady woodland area is planted with a shrub layer of hydrangeas, rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias inter-planted with different species of foxgloves, hellebores and ferns. A winter stream forms another area planted with primulas, irises, and naturalised spring flowering bulbs. There are several strategic places to sit and enjoy the peaceful garden where you can listen to an unusual number of birds and the cascade that rushes down the rockery. As you leave the garden, notice the modern stone water feature in the front garden with a backdrop of lavenders, carnations and salvias. The rest of the front is a shrubbery and walnut tree under-planted with narcissus, alliums and hardy geraniums.

5 Oakfields features

Location details

5 Oakfields,
Eastleigh,
Hampshire,
SO50 4RP

Directions to 5 Oakfields
M3 J12, follow signs to Eastleigh. 3rd exit at r'about into Woodside Ave, 2nd R into Bosville, 2nd R onto Boyatt Ln, 1st R to Porchester Rise & 1st L into Oakfields.

5 Oakfields openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments & plants in aid of Eastleigh Rotary Club.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments & plants in aid of Eastleigh Rotary Club.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access over hard paths and some gravel.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 5 Oakfields at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 5 Oakfields. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 5 Oakfields, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at 5 Oakfields are accessible to wheelchair users.

5 Oakfields is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.