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Saffrons

Planted with an artist's eye for contrasts and complementary colours. Vibrant late summer flower beds of salvias, eryngiums, agapanthus, grasses and lilies attract bees and butterflies. A broad lawn is surrounded by borders with maples, rhododendrons, hydrangeas and mature trees interspersed with ferns and grasses. The large fruit cage and vegetable beds comprise the productive area of the garden.

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About Saffrons

A ¾ acre garden tucked into a quiet side street in the charming village of Steyning. Being on the top of a hill, the site is windy, the soil free-draining and very stony.

The over-riding theme is one of contrast in leaf shape and texture and the enhancement of colours by their opposites. The flower beds are an inviting laboratory for experimentation and continuous change.

The south boundary is comprised of mature trees providing shade for hellebores, ferns and rhododendrons. Elsewhere there are many ornamental trees: Japanese maples and cherries, a lovely Pagoda dogwood as well as Clerodendrons and white stemmed Himalayan birches.

Shrubs such as Oak-leaf hydrangea have been chosen for their interesting leaves. A variety of bamboos have been used as hedging and specimen plants. Hardy fuchsias fill two foundation beds.

The productive part of the garden includes raised vegetable plots, an asparagus bed and a large berry-filled fruit cage.

At its best in mid to late summer.

Website:

https://www.thetransplantedgardener.uk

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Location details

Saffrons,
Steyning,
West Sussex,
BN44 3GJ

Directions to Saffrons
Exit r'about on A283 at S end of Steyning bypass into Clays Hill Rd. 1st R into Goring Rd, 4th L into Holland Rd. Park in Goring Rd & Holland Rd.

Saffrons openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 June to July for groups of between 8 and 30.

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

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • One level garden with good access, except in very wet conditions.
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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 Saffrons at this time.

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

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

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