Hops
A variety of hops are growing on a parade of arches leading down the main path in the walled garden. Historically relevant to The Vyne, hops used to be grown in what is now the parkland. The hops would have been processed in the Brewhouse which is now our tea-room.
The hops are all English varieties and cover a range of breeding dates and chemical properties for brewing. The oldest variety is Fuggle. The name dates from 1856. The newest variety is Golden Tassles which was introduced as an ornamental garden plant in 2003. Other varieties growing in the walled garden include Redsells Eastwell and Pheonix.
The hop’s lush foliage in summer will eventually give way to cones in autumn and winter.
Dahlias
From August, the garden’s magnificent dahlia border bursts into bloom. Against a backdrop of cordon, espallier and palmette fruit trees you’ll discover a rich mix of colours, from soft pastel shades to vibrant oranges, hot pinks and magenta blooms.
Dahlias were an important part of horticultural life at The Vyne in the 19th century, when head gardener Mr Broomfield regularly won prizes for his blooms at local shows.
