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West Penwith has some spectacular gardens, most containing
displays of rare and exotic plants, made possible as a result of
the exceptionally mild local climate. The peninsula rarely has any
frost or snow, which means that subtropical species can be grown
successfully outdoors.
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Trengwainton
Garden
The National Trust
Madron
Penzance
TR20 8RZ
(01736) 362297
Open: 16 Feb - 2 Nov, daily 1000-1730, excl.
Sat & Sun
Web Link
Noted for its rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias, and
for its terraced gardens with magnificent ocean views.
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Trewidden
Garden
Buryas Bridge
Penzance
(01736) 363021
Open: 18 Feb - 6th Jun, daily 1030-1630,
excl. Mon &Tue Also open on bank holiday Mondays
in Spring, and approx.. 5 Charity Days in the Summer
(dates yet to be arranged but information. can be obtained
by phoning nearer the time or by watching the local
press).
A magnificent display of camellias and magnolias in
the spring, and many ornamental shrubs, trees and exotics.
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Tresco
Abbey Garden
Tresco
Isles of Scilly
Penzance
TR24 OQQ
(01720) 424105
Open every day, 1000
- 1600
Web
Link
20,000 exotic plants, shrubs and trees in the only
climate in Britain in which they can all grow outdoors.
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Morrab
Subtropical Garden
Morrab Road
Penzance
(01736) 62341 x3322
Open: all year, daily, dawn
to dusk
Web Link
A three-acre Victorian subtropical public garden, designed
by Reginald Upcher.
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Trevarno Estate
Gardens
and the National Museum of Gardening
Crowntown
Helston
TR13 ORU
(01326) 574274
Open: all year, 1030-1700
Web Link
Victorian and Edwardian estate gardens with subtropical plants
and extensive gardening museum.
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Hardy Exotics
Hardy Exotics Nursery
Gilly Lane
Whitecross
Penzance
TR20 8BZ
(01736) 740660
Open:all year, daily, 1000-1700
Web Link
A unique nursery with over 1,500 species for sale, many of
which can be grown anywhere from Mousehole to Manchester.
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