Derry Watkins: Late Summer Colour

Schedule

Sun Sep 28 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Sissinghurst Castle - National Trust | Cranbrook, EN

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The Sissinghurst Series presents renowned plantswoman Derry Watkins.
Sunday 28 September | 2pm - 3pm
£25
Most gardens peak in June, but with a little planning, late summer can be the most dazzling time of all.
In this talk, renowned plantswoman Derry Watkins explores the rich potential of August and September planting.
Discover how late-blooming plants, though slower to develop, offer some of the most dramatic and long-lasting displays. Learn how to keep your garden full of colour, texture and excitement well into autumn by making space for the big, the bold and the beautiful.
This event is part of The Sissinghurst Series for 2025, a series of horticultural experts speaking on topical issues in the gardening world today.
About the speaker:
Derry Watkins is an acclaimed horticulturist, writer, and founder of the award-winning Special Plants Nursery near Bath.
Originally from the United States, Derry is known for her adventurous planting style, passion for unusual species, and expertise in plants that thrive in challenging conditions. Her lectures are celebrated for their energy, humour and deep practical knowledge.
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Sissinghurst Castle - National Trust, Sissinghurst Garden, Cranbrook, TN17 2AB, United Kingdom

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