A continuity of colour
Birch Grove is an impressive sight in late spring, when masses of white and pink foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) grow among the trees. In autumn, the birches' airy foliage turns to shades of rich yellow and brown, and in winter, their beautiful white and coloured ornamental bark can be fully appreciated.
Around the bases of the trees, groupings of Epimedium and grasses create the impression of a long-established woodland. Other species, such as Cornus (from the Winter Garden), have been woven through the grove, to provide a sense of continuity through the garden. Pinus sylvestris with its copper-coloured bark and stately shape help this transition.
