Talk:Penjerrick Garden

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[edit] Response to "importance?" tag:

The garden is important because it is one of a number of gardens around Falmouth, developed by the Fox family. They have significance in County, Region and nationally (see Wikipedia and ODNB entries - Caroline, Charles and Robert Were Fox). The garden is open to the public and should not be missed by visitors to mid-Cornwall in April, May and June.

The plantings are magnificent and despite the original author of this article's statement, it is well-cared for, not a "jungle".

Some of the plant varieties to be seen on a tour of Penjerrick described at

http://www.penjerrickgarden.co.uk/plants.html

Podocarpus salignus (from Chile), Paulownias, Ginkgo biloba, Acer osakazuki,, Magnolia campbelli, Kalmia latifolia (Calico bush), Hoheria , Laurelia serrata, Magnolia wilsonii, Davidia involucrata (Handkerchief tree), Rhododendron Loderi 'Pink Diamond', Blenchnum ferns, Sequoia (Californian Redwood tree), Rhododendron Loderi King George

Please help improve this article or section by expanding it. Further information might be found on the talk page or at requests for expansion. (January 2007)

Vernon White 10:49, 28 June 2006 (UTC)