Loch Leven Garden and Nursery
★★★★★
Over the last 33 years Doreen and Mike have created a 3 acre garden from a blank canvas. This expansive and tranquil garden is set on their small farm in the Amuri Basin.
The garden is made up of many different areas flowing from one to the next. Hedging has been used extensively to give shelter, structure, formality and definition. Native areas provide shelter and an evergreen backdrop.
Large borders are filled with a rich array of plants including roses, rhododendrons, shrubs, perennials, hostas and irises. Deciduous trees planted throughout the large lawn and garden give shade and spectacular autumn colour, especially the Claret Ash. A dry-stone walled garden is planted predominantly in silvers and greys all of which tolerate the harsh climate conditions for which this area is renowned. Locally sourced large rocks and wire art are a focal point in the garden.
A summerhouse nestled between peony beds and espaliered fruit trees adds tranquillity. Paths have been made using old bricks from nearby homesteads salvaged from the 2016 earthquake.
Doreen propagates numerous hedging plants as well as perennials which she sells in the small nursery and online.
Facilities and Amenities
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Best seasons to visit: Summer, Autumn, Spring
Recommended duration: 1 hour
Tarriffs: $15 adults, children free
Open by appointment 9am - 5pm from September to April
Morning/Afternoon Teas/Lunches: Available for groups of 10 or more, prior bookings essential. Price on application.
Weddings: Enquiries welcome.
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From Christchurch head north on state highway 1 until Waipara, turn left onto State Highway 7 towards Hanmer Springs. Drive through Culverden, approximately 2km north of Culverden, turn to the right signposted 'Rotherham', 'Waiau', 'Kaikoura'. We are 7.14kms from here on the right.
From Hanmer Springs Take the road towards Culverden, turn left at Mouse Point corner onto Flintofts Road, turn left onto Rotherham Road South, we are approximately 2km on the right hand side.
From North either come through the Inland Road or State Highway 1 and turn into the Leader Road, drive through Waiau and Rotherham, we are approximately 700m from Rotherham township on the left hand side.
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Physical Address: 714 Rotherham Road South, Rotherham
Phone: 0272205186
Email: m.d.dryden@xtra.co.nz
Website: https://lochlevennursery.co.nz
