Trentham Gardens and Adventure Play - Rivers of Grass & Floral Labyrinth

“Fluffy Planting” as one of our gardeners calls it! This area demonstrates a signature look that melds European roots with classic British style. Designed by star landscaper Piet Oudolf, the eastern area of the garden is divided into two distinct areas. The northern area, adjacent to the remains of Trentham Hall, contains a labyrinth of narrow paths which weave through bold groupings of tall colourful perennials along which we hope that adults and children will explore.

To the eastern edge of the long Iron Trellis Walk, two grass viewing mounds stand high above a series of thickly under planted borders which contain a connoisseur’s collection of choice shrubs.

According to the Environment Agency the southern area of the garden is likely to see the occasional wash from the River Trent which will flood increasingly more frequently as a result of our changing environment. For this reason the design has utilised perennials that will tolerate these damper conditions – the result is a naturalistic style of planting anchored around the planting of just two species of ornamental grass (Molinia) which will provide mid to late season interest.