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Lisselan Gardens were laid out in Robinsonian style from the early 1850s. William Bence-Jones chose a site on a promontory above the river for a French chateau style house designed by Lewis Vuliamy. The Bence-Jones family created 30 acres of gardens which take advantage of the natural features and contours provided by the valley and the Argideen river running through it.
The gardens are much as they were in their Edwardian Hayday containing many spectacular features such as an azalea garden, rockery, Japanese Maple, rose wreathed pergola, water garden, and a rhododendron garden. The shrubbery contains mature pines, spruce, holly, and more unusual plants including acacia, myrtle, eucalyptus, Robinia, and Judas tree. A series of flagstone pathways and rustic bridges add ambience and character to the gardens.
Many unusual plants not generally associated with the local geographical region have been planted in Robinsonian style to provide year round interest and colour.
Lisselane’s Fuchsia garden officially opened in Sept 2007, a must see for Fuchsia lovers and garden enthusiasts alike. |
