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| Bressingham Gardens ABOUT BLOOMS |
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| Alan Bloom's 'Dell Garden' Alan Bloom MBE VMH was the founder of the Blooms nursery business created the Dell Garden and its famous 'Island Beds' from 1955-1962. This unique garden is now world renowned for its collection of nearly 5,000 species and varieties of hardy perennials set in a park like meadow. The wonderful rural setting of the Dell Garden has colour and interest from spring to autumn and is a mecca for perennial lovers from all over the world. The 47 Island Beds, designed and introduced by Alan, show off his wide and varied collection of plants including many Bressingham raised varieties. Alan was one of the most respected plantsman of twentieth century, and was often found talking with visitors outside his home, Bressingham Hall. Jaime Blake, his son-in-Iaw, carries on the family tradition as Curator of this historic garden, maintaining and developing it and the collection of plants. Bressingham -The Home of Perennials Alan Bloom was responsible for introducing around 200 perennials, nearly all raised and selected at Bressingham by Alan and helpers, including Percy Piper. The family tradition is maintained with Adrian and Jason Bloom and Jaime Blake who continue to increase the range of Bressingham born and bred plants with their own selections. Adrian Bloom's 'Foggy Bottom' Garden Equally famous yet totally different from his father's Dell Garden, Adrian Bloom VMH has created a garden for all seasons at 'Foggy Bottom'. Situated only a few hundred yards from the Dell Garden and Bressingham Steam Experience, Foggy Bottom has been developed over 30 years to create a garden for year round interest. Trees, conifers and shrubs provide a continuous backdrop of shape and seasonal foliage, enhanced by plantings of perennials and ornamental grasses. Broad grass meandering pathways lead to changing vistas at every corner, with many plant associations and ideas that can easily be adapted for the smaller garden. This private garden is maintained by Adrian and Rosemary Bloom with no Head Gardener. Recent developments include the All Seasons Bed, with new plantings of heathers, conifers, shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses including Adrian's 'River of Blood' planting of Cylindrica imperata 'Rubra'. There's a new Woodland Glade planting by the pond and Adrian's son Matt has built a state-of-the-art Oak framed Summerhouse. Contact the Bressingham Steam and Garden Information Centre for details of opening days and times. Admission to the Bressingham Gardens includes entrance to Alan Bloom's Dell Garden, Adrian Bloom's Foggy Bottom garden, the Summer Garden and Adrian's Wood - over 14 acres of garden in total. The Summer Garden holds the National Collection® of Miscanthus, spectacular during late summer and autumn. Admission to the Bressingham Gardens also includes entrance to Bressingham Steam Experience and the Dad's Army Collection. Group bookings welcome and guided tours around the gardens are available on some weekends throughout the main season. Call for details. You can take a virtual tour around the gardens with Adrian Bloom at www.bressinghamgardens.com. Further details of the Bressingham Gardens mail order catalogue are available from 01379 688282. Bressingham Steam and Gardens Information Centre Telephone: 01379 686900 Fax: 01379 686907 |
 The Summer Garden with a view to the Dell Garden and Hall  Island beds in the Dell Garden  Mixed conifer, heather and perennial planting at Foggy Bottom  Secluded corner of the Foggy Bottom |