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Bluebells

1½ acre garden in a rural setting. Small woodland has carpets of bluebells in season. Large front lawn surrounded by borders. Rear garden faces south and the design is contemporary to reflect the newly built house on site. Many tulips in spring throughout the garden, amongst the mainly perennial planting. Large vegetable area, fruit trees, inc espalier trees, 'stepovers' and 2 ponds.

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About Bluebells

Varying well established borders, some full shade, some full sun, with different planting styles.
A large feature bed has mainly winter and spring interest with white birch and winter dogwoods, and many tulips and alliums.
2 greenhouses for propagation and growing tender vegetables and other plants.
A new wildlife pond is evolving in its planting; a large formal koi pond has a few water lilies.
Many less usual design features include: use of gabions, screening, arches for growing squash and climbing beans, use of hydroponics, a hot bin composter & wormery, and a hugelkultur bed.
Favourite plants: salvias, echinaceas, geraniums, hostas, cornus, hydrangeas, persicaria.
A few chicken roam free part of the day.

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Location details

Bluebells,
Salisbury,
Wiltshire,
SP5 2RB

Directions to Bluebells
1½m SE of Whiteparish, on A27, 100-200 m inside Wiltshire county boundary What3words app: centuries.baths.herbs.

Bluebells openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 April to 13 September for groups of between 10 and 32.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Wine & savoury bites for evening visits. Pls bring cash for refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access.
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FAQs

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

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Bluebells. 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 Bluebells, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Bluebells 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.