Curator's Choice
Marks Hall changes throughout the seasons, our Curator highlights his personal favourites
Published: April 2010
The goblet-shaped, fragrant blooms are pale pink on the outside and white inside, and appear from mid-spring to early summer. Our planting of them, just behind the Honywood Oak is now approaching its climax!!!.
Published: April 2010
Corylopsis pauciflora commonly know as Winter Hazel is of Japanese origin, popular for its early display of bright flowers on bare branches.
Published: April 2010
It is the first and most delicate of the spring Cherry trees, producing a mass of almond scented flowers that attract a host of bees.
Published: March 2010
Is a deciduous shrub that is perhaps best noted for its unique and colourful flowers that bloom from February to March.
Published: March 2010
This Chinese shrub is usually grown against a sheltered wall but as a woodland plant it is equally at home in a sheltered glade. Its waxy pale yellow flowers are not produced until the shrub is a few years old but worth waiting for as it has a slightly spicy, sweet scent.
Published: February 2010
Robins Grove at Marks Hall is a sight not to be missed this time of year.
Published: September 2009
The most remarkable of the pinnate leaved Sorbus, creamy white flowers in the summer are followed by large heads of small pink fruit, which can currently be seen on route to the Memorial site.
Published: September 2009
Cornus kousa chinensis originates from China, mute red berries are produced after flowering, often described as strawberry like, however they have a charm of their own. You can see the fruits of the Cornus kousa chinensis at Marks Hall now, where they are planted beyond the Birkett Long Milenium walk.
Published: August 2009
Agapanthus are native to South Africa and the flower-heads range from blue/violet to white in colour. Our stunning selection can be seen in Gondwanaland.
Published: June 2009
Commonly know as Snow Gum, during the summer this Eucalyptus produces white flower clusters filling the air with the scent of honey. They can be found throughout Gondwanaland. To experience this sweetness head to Gondwanaland.