Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Chanticleer




Tea Cup Garden planter bed.

I visited Chanticleer in Wayne, Pa for the first time in May.



I can truthfully say I have never seen a more beautiful garden.  The use of color and texture is breathtaking.  In the large gardens, there is a subtle beauty with repeating colors drawing your eye along.  The smaller beds contain more than a few surprises. The gardens flow from area to area. 



I took a few pictures but there is no way I could capture the creative artistry that is Chanticleer.  I hope to go back soon to take in more of the design artistry.



Tea Cup Courtyard Garden



Weigela drapes across a stone stair wall



Established plantings of deutzia cascade on the edges of the Tennis Garden  



Pool Garden



Great lawn surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and perennials



Chanticleer house terrace





Read all about Chanticleer including history, plant lists and what’s blooming now here.