The gardens at Mount Congreve, Waterford, consist of around seventy acres of intensively planted woodland garden and a four-acre walled garden. The owner, the late Mr Ambrose Congreve, was inspired by Mr Lionel de Rothschild’s exceptional garden at Exbury in Hampshire, England.
It was here that he indulged his passion for Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Camellias and indeed many other plants from every continent in the world.
With over 3,000 different trees and shrubs, more than 2,000 Rhododendrons, 600 Camellias, 300 Acer cultivars, 600 conifers, 250 climbers, hundreds of magnolias, hundreds of wisteria and countless herbaceous plants, this is a truly magnificent site and what is more, these wonderful gardens were gifted to the people of Ireland after the death of Mr Congreve.
My Blogging friend, Social Bridge lives in this area and has long tempted me to come to have a look….and what a magnificent look it was! My most excellent guide knows every inch of the place and she was the best company on my visit!
I am posting these images ‘as they come’ so you too can take a virtual walk and enjoy this magnificent place.
My wonderful guide!
My wonderful, knowledgeable and inspirational guide!
Mount Congreve is open to the public Thursday – Sunday from 11 am. I heartily recommend a visit and I am looking forward to seeing the herbaceous summer borders in all their splendour. Oh and the cafe is just lovely!
For further information http://www.mountcongreve.com
A SILVER VOICE FROM IRELAND 
I’m so envious, I’d have loved doing that wander with your friend and you… say Hi for me the next time you’re in touch.
It was WONDERFUL! Thanks I will say hi to her for sure.
What a wonderland! Great photos. Thanks for being our guide.
Pleased you enjoyed it.. a magical place!
I am coming back to Ireland one day just to see the Congreve gardens.
Maree
And make it in Spring if you can when the woodland parts are spectacular! I hope it will be soon for you!
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Thank you, Chris
You are a star, thanks!
Apologies, error in initial link.
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Thank you, Chris
Thank YOU.
One day I’ll get there. I know nothing of plants and flowers but I am well able to appreciate the tranquillity they offer, whether in formal or informal settings. Actually I do have a favourite – I’m a sucker for bluebells 🙂 Thank you for the pics SV.
Oh do get there for sure! It is an inspirational place…why not book a private guided tour for next year’s Bluebell fest? 😀