Green Island Gardens
Free RHS Member days
Tuesday–Saturday, 14 January–11 April and 1 November–14 December; Wednesday, 15 April–1 November
About the garden
Designed by owner Fiona Edmond, Green Island Gardens have been carved out among woodland destroyed in the 1987 Great Storm. They now include a terrace, large island mixed beds, seaside, and Japanese, gravel and water gardens, as well as two National collections of Hamamelis and Camellias.
The gardens are designed to look good all year round. Highlights include Hamamelis and snowdrops in January and February, camellias, trilliums and woodlanders in March and April, bluebells and azaleas in May. Giant tree lilies delight from July to August, and the spectacular autumn colour is provided by a collection of acers, liquidambars, fothergillas, nyssas, stewartias and cotinus.
A range of unusual plants, many of borderline hardiness, thrive in the distinctive island microclimate. The gardens are wildlife-friendly, and 2022 saw the opening of a new educational wildlife centre.
Facilities
- Assistance dogs only
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Gravel garden
- Pond or lake
- Autumn colour
- National Plant Collections
- Winter garden
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.