Crocuses Burst into Life

Garden lovers who are looking for a day out in the area over the coming weekends could plan a visit to the gardens of Ragley Hall in Alcester.

Spring is just around the corner and the grounds at Ragley have already come to life, with displays of Spring Bulbs bringing waves of colour.

The Bulb Bank has been blooming annually since 2007, when 200 000 crocus vernus were planted as a cascade down one side of the garden with strips of Blue (Crocus Remembrance) and Yellow (Crocus Mammoth).  The flowers complement the nearby Winter Garden which is now beginning to flourish after being planted in 2006/7.

Daffodils are also planted in large swathes around garden and are set to create an impressive display in the coming weeks as the warmer weather brings them out.

According to Head Gardener, Ross Barbour; “The crocus display creates colour during late winter and early spring and adds a real wow factor to the gardens.  This is the perfect time of year to get out and enjoy Ragley’s gardens. ”

Ragley’s gardens are open from 10am-5pm each Saturday and Sunday, with the Hall also open on Sundays from 12pm-4pm.  Admission is just £6.50 per person and also includes access to the Jerwood Sculpture Collection and Woodland Walk.  For more information visit www.ragleyhall.com or call 01789 762090.