Ness Botanic Gardens is located south of Liverpool, on the Wirral Peninsula and over looking the River Dee.
Ness Gardens was started by Arthur Bulley as an private estate, to contain many of the plants collected on the expeditions that he sponsored . After his death the property was given to the University of Liverpool and since then has become one of the nation's leading botanical gardens in research and education. The Rhododendron border seen in the background, was presented by the friends of Ness Gardens and Rupert Ragg in 1970.
The Bird of Paradise is one of the most spectacular flowers, often used in exotic flower arrangements. At Ness Gardens it can be seen in the greenhouses along with other tropical plants. Other houses feature temperate, rainforest and desert plants. The houses also support research on propagation, nutrition and preservation of endangered species.
- LEFT: Ness is famous for its water gardens. This waterfall offers a peaceful relaxation point for any weary visitors along its path.
- BOTTOM LEFT: The Heather Bed was interesting foliage textures or flower colors at different times of the year. Late Summer and Autumn are the most vibrant seasons.
- BOTTOM RIGHT: The Laburnum arch can normally flowers in June, but because of unseasonably warm temperatures it was in bloom when we visited in May.
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