A Jacobean mansion in Norfolk |
This magnificent National Trust house, garden and park lie just beyond the small
town of Aylsham, some 12 miles north of Norwich. The house was possibly the birthplace
of Ann Boleyn in the early 1500's. The orangery, visible from the Aylsham
road, was built in 1782, and lies a few hundred yards south-east of the main
house. It is very similar in style to the Kew Gardens orangery, but has rectangular central windows to allow more light to enter. |
Unfortunately the orangery was closed to visitors the day I was at Blickling. However,
I tracked down the key-holder - a National Trust gardener who was busy transporting
compost around the estate. He very reluctantly agreed to allow me inside
for just a couple of minutes to take some photos. Not long enough to note
all the varieties being grown, but better than nothing! |
A somewhat drooping specimen of the mandarin Citrus deliciosa 'Tardiva di Caraculli'.
Grown commercially mainly around Palermo in
Sicily. |
The citrus trees are being grown in old beer barrels lined with polythene. They are
not particularly ancient specimens, probably around twenty years. |
Some Citrus Varieties seen at Blickling Hall Citrus sinensis 'Sanguinelli' - an Italian blood orange Citrus sinensis 'Valencia Late'. Sweet orange Citrus aurantium. The Seville bitter orange Citrus paradisi 'Star Ruby'. A red-fleshed grapefruit Citrus hystrix. The Thai Lime, or Kaffir Lime Satsuma 'Myagawa' Citrus mitis. Calamondin, or Calamansi Citrus limon 'Florentina'. Tuscan lemon Citrus medica. The citron Citrus maxima. Pummelo or Shaddock (plus a few others I didn't have time to note down!)) |
Plenty of small fruit on this satsuma. |
Also in Norfolk: Reads Nursery |
A small-fruited lime or maybe a lime hybrid |
Tuscan Lemon |
page created 23rd February 2009 |
