hanbury gardens, italy

Here are some photosfrom our recent visit to Giardini Botanici Hanbury, La Mortala, Ventimiglia, Italy.

The gardens were in a stunning location on a headland cascading down to the sea - very quiet so could appreciate the plants without being rushed round.

Well worth a visit at 7.50 euros - you could spens all day there with a little cafe at the bottom - you could even eat your own pack up if want.lontalto0014.jpg[/img]ttp://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/malcolmathenian/2008_0510montalto0029.jpg[/img]

 

Nice pictures, whats the orange flowered plant after the agave?

 

It,s a shrub called geyia sutherlandii - I have been meaning to look it up for hardiness - it was really stunning

 

Thanks.
It looks borderline hardy in the UK, but until you try, you never know.
Could be good against a south facing wall.

 

May be worth a try - just a small problem of space at the moment! i have a back garden about 100x30 ft that is always bursting at the seams.

 

Yep, I know the problem

 

I have even started growing my sweet peas and Gladioli on my allotment around the edges.!!

 

Before you know it the veg will be getting less and less.:D