The Sun Terrace

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As we move on to The Sun Terrace, we are flanked by dense borders.

This south-facing terrace is a blend of herbaceous perennials and evergreen Ilex crenata pruned into box structures which offer up winter interest with the Phlomis russelina, or Jerusalem sage, seed heads.

The border is packed with cat mint, euphorbia, globe thistles, geraniums, sedums and rudbekia. Senecio “Angel Wings’ and David Austen roses are complemented by fountains of Stipa gigantea grass.

Cat Mint

Nepeta racemosa

A spreading to upright perennial with aromatic foliage and terminal whorls of tublar, violet-blue flowers growing to 2cm in length in summer.

Botanical Details

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy

Position

Full sun

Maximum Height

0.5 metres

Maximum Spread

0.5 metres

Family

Lamiaceae

Genus

Nepeta can be annuals or, more commonly, perennials, with paired, usually aromatic leaves, and terminal spikes or panicles of two-lipped, tubular flowers

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

We are now overlooking the grand front lawn onto the Matfen Hall parkland gold course. It is a tranquil landscape of pristine fairways with mature woodland and a lake. Perfect for a sunlit lunch or golden hour cocktails, look out for the swallows that often dart across the lawn in late afternoon.

To the bottom right-hand side of the front lawn sit two, giant Cedrus libani “Cedar of Lebanon”. Well over 100-years-old, this pair still stand strong, like two battle-scarred titans. In the new border to the far right sits a semi mature Ginkgo biloba or ginkgo tree. An ancient species, not uncommon but attractive and with easily identifiable foliage, the ginkgo is a solitary species, there are no other varieties in its family and genus remaining.