Today was my first visit to the Botanic Gardens at Oxford, England’s oldest, though I’ve been to Oxford many times. I spent 1 1/2 hours there and probably needed double to see it more effectively but it is much more accessible in terms of size. I was very impressed. Many of the plants were, of course, unfamiliar to me and I’ve taken a few photos of some of the plants I enjoyed.
I grew and loved Berberis valdiviana in my last garden and it grew to a decent size before I had to leave it behind but the one here must have looked amazing in flower earlier in the year:
I love Mahonia and this specimen of lomariifolia was magnificent:
This Itea, also a favourite in my last garden, was stunning:
Some general shots:
Fascinating greenhouses:
The Agave was the biggest I have seen, not able to be demonstrated on the image.
I’ve never seen such a floriferous Pelargonium!
Obviously with many thousands of plant species, I could have taken hundreds of photos but with the 2 for 1 entry using the GW magazine offer it represents great value for money at less than £4 each for an afternoon of pleasure. If people haven’t been, I can thoroughly recommend it.
Of course, just across the road you have some of the stunning university buildings, such as Magdalen and the amazing High Street:
