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The Picton Garden

1½ acres west of Malvern Hills. Bulbs and a multitude of woodland plants in spring. Interesting perennials and shrubs in August. In late September and early October colourful borders display the National Plant Collection of Michaelmas daisies, backed by autumn colouring trees and shrubs. Many unusual plants to be seen, inc more than 100 different ferns and over 300 varieties of snowdrop.

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The Picton Garden
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The Picton Garden
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The Picton Garden

About The Picton Garden

A plantsman’s garden sited at the base of the Malvern Hills, 3 miles west of Great Malvern. Late season perennials and many unusual shrubs and trees make for an interesting visit in August. The garden lights up as September progresses and the National collection of autumn flowering asters (Michaelmas daisies) get going. By late September the garden is a tapestry of colour with autumn colouring trees & shrubs providing the background. Although best known for its autumn beauty the garden has been extensively renovated and reworked over the last few years, with an emphasis on adding to the spring and early summer interest. In particular the woodland areas where there are now a multitude of unusual plants forming the understorey, including Epimediums, more than 100 different ferns (including the National Collection of Polypodiums) and many bulbs. There is also a growing collection of historic daffodils (pre-1930) and more than 300 varieties of snowdrop.

Location details

The Picton Garden,
Colwall,
Herefordshire,
WR13 6QE

Directions to The Picton Garden
On B4218 (Walwyn Rd) N of Colwall Stone. Turn off A449 from Ledbury or Malvern onto the B4218 for Colwall.

The Picton Garden 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.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access gravel paths but all fairly level, no steps.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Picton Garden at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Picton Garden. 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 The Picton Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, The Picton Garden does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Picton Garden 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.