I had been meaning to visit the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens at Wisley for a long, long time. I wanted to go in June when the roses would be at their best, and on Wednesday a beautiful day coincided with a quiet week for us both.
It was already warm when we arrived and after looking at the Walled Gardens and the Wild Garden we headed for the Glasshouse. But before we went in we had a quick cuppa at the cafe next door. Fortified after the journey, we toured the exotic plants of The Glasshouse.
We were impressed by the terraced landscaping outside and The Glasshouse Borders.
Alison loved the poppies at Hilltop.
By this time it was 1.30pm and time for lunch. We happened to be right by The Honest Sausage cafe so we indulged in sharing one bacon and one sausage roll. The outdoor eating area was sheltered and spacious.
Next to the Herb Garden and a shady bench to sit and rest.
At last we came to the Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden. But it was the Jubilee Rose Garden that took my breath away. It was worth the entrance fee (a highly reasonable £11) on it's own.
My favourite was a pink chocolate rose.
The whole garden was quite spectacular and there were only a few visitors there.
We still had plenty of time left to tour the main borders that were close to the end of our circuit of the gardens. But being only June, some of the summer perennials had yet to bloom. So next time we will go later in the year. However, nothing could compare to the rose gardens at their absolute best.
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