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Cats Whiskers

A plantsman's garden developed over the last 40 years but which has kept its 1923 landscape. The front garden whilst not particularly large is full of interesting trees and shrubs; the rear garden is on three levels with steps leading to a small terrace and further steps to the main space. At the end of the garden is a pergola leading to the vegetable garden and greenhouse.

Owner Info

  • Dr Alfred & Mrs Michele White
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About Cats Whiskers

A plantsman’s garden developed over the last 40 years but which has kept its 1923 landscape.
The front garden whilst not particularly large is full of interesting trees and shrubs. There is a central Cornus, now so large that the grass below has been encouraged to naturalize bulbs and meadow flowers. Notably there are 4 different varieties of Ginkgo trees, an Acacia Pravissima which is a riot of yellow mimosa flowers in spring, also a Magnolia Nigra and Eucalyptus and others; the rear garden is on 3 levels with steps leading down to a narrow hidden garden with a fernery and further steps to the main space. Overlooking a small stream which leads to a bog garden is a magnolia grandiflora. At the end of the garden a pergola leads to the vegetable garden and greenhouse.
A large lawn is bordered by flowerbeds, a camellia border, tree paeonies, clematis and many other unusual trees, bulbs, shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
In early spring the soil is blue with chionodoxa
In 2023 the house and garden reach their century.
Wine/soft drinks and cake.

Location details

Cats Whiskers,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B13 8LE

Directions to Cats Whiskers
Past Edgbaston Cricket ground straight on at r'about & up Salisbury Rd. Amesbury Rd, 1st on R.

Cats Whiskers openings

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

Accessibility

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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 Cats Whiskers at this time.

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

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

Sorry, Cats Whiskers does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Cats Whiskers 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.