National Trust Cymru share the best gardens for seeing beautiful blossom ahead of Blossom Week.
Ahead of Blossom Week, National Trust Cymru reveal the best gardens to see and celebrate the seasonal spectacle of nature’s confetti.
The much-anticipated blossom season is now in full swing with hundreds of fruit trees, azaleas and rhododendrons all bursting into bloom in orchards, gardens and borders across Wales.
Each year, the conservation charity’s #BlossomWatch campaign encourages people to get outside and experience the simple joy of spring blossom. As in previous years, the charity is encouraging people to share snapshots of their blossom discoveries on social media, using the hashtags #BlossomWatch #GwleddyGwanwyn.
Colby Woodland Garden, Pembrokeshire
A garden with an industrial past and set in a tranquil secret valley, Colby Woodland Garden is full of colour all year round. Step into the walled garden for an orchard of cherry, apple and plum blossom and vibrant tree peonies. The meadow with its tranquil stream and stepping stones is scattered with crab apple, horse chestnut and lilac trees in bloom. Blossom Week highlight: In spring swathes of camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons, the garden’s speciality, fill the West Woods.
Dyffryn Gardens, Cardiff
With spring firmly in the air, pear, apple and apricot blossom coat the fruit trees in the Kitchen Gardens at Dyffryn. Get your blossom fix from late flowering magnolia and ornamental cherry blossom dotted throughout the Edwardian Garden in restoration and for beds full of budding spring bulbs head to the South Lawn. Spring is truly a sight to behold at Dyffryn Gardens. Blossom Week highlight: Make your way to the Arboretum to see the opening buds on the blossom trees and spring flowers scattered throughout.
Tredegar House, Newport
For the best blossom wander through The Orchard Garden; one of three formal gardens surrounding the magnificent red-brick house at Tredegar. Cared for in partnership with Growing Space, a registered mental health charity based in Newport, an orchard full of blossoming apple trees and hidden pathways awaits. Blossom Week highlight: The last of this year’s cherry tree blossom is a blossom week must see.
When is Blossom Week?
Blossom Week runs 20th -28th April.
