Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, the famous 18th century landscape designer, ensured that there was something interesting to see throughout the seasons at Croome.
Late Spring and the warmer weather means the windows of the Temple Greenhouse can be opened. The Temple Greenhouse was used to house the 6th Earl of Coventry’s exotic plant collection which was heated by a fire in the bothy behind.
Each year tender flowers such as crown imperial fritillary (Fritilleria imperiallis), bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) and the citrus trees are moved outside after being protected during the winter.