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1 Oct 2020

Highlight plants at Brodick Castle Garden this October

Written by Tim Keyworth, Gardens and Designed Landscapes Manager, Ayrshire & Arran
A view of Brodick Castle from the entrance path, on a clear sunny day. Mountains with clouds hovering above can be seen in the distance. In the foreground grow two red hot poker plants.
The red hot poker and the castle
Here are six highlight plants to look out for this October in and around the walled garden. Come and see them if you can! Click on the photos below for a little more information.
A close-up of a plant growing in a busy flower bed. It has many green leaves at the base, with tall spikes of red/orange flowers poking up. A yellow flowering plant grows just behind. Delicate pink lily flowers grow at the top of a long green stalk, surrounded by green shrubs and leafy plants. Brodick Castle can be seen in the distance at the top of the walled garden. Tall stems, topped by clusters of small purple flowers, grow in a flower bed in front of a round paved area, with benches at the edge. The slabs are wet, as if it has just stopped raining. A close-up of bright red, six-petalled flowers growing above thin, pale green stalks. A stone wall can be seen in the background. A small, feathery tree, with red and orange leaves, stands behind a group of mirrored 'standing stones' in a garden space. A narrow path runs past the mirrors and tree.

We look forward to welcoming you to Brodick Castle this autumn. The garden, estate and adventure play area are now open seven days a week, from 10am–5pm. The castle is open from 11am–4pm, Saturday–Wednesday. Please check our website for any notices before visiting.

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