Lawn in the front garden is surrounded by densely packed borders and includes several small trees including Cornus controversa 'Variegata', Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Fastigiata', acers and white stemmed birches, Betula utilis var. jacquemontii. In foreground Geranium palmatum mingles with geraniums, poppies and Persicaria 'Red Dragon'.
The front garden is planted with many small trees including Cornus controversa variegata, acers and white stemmed birches, Betula utilis var. jacquemontii rising from borders packed with interesting plants including grasses such as Stipa gigantea and Chionochloa rubra, Geranium palmatum, clipped box and euphorbias.
Path in back garden leads between borders planted with hellebores, Corydalis 'Craigton Blue', arisaemas, euphorbias and pulmonarias.
Schleffera taiwaniana in the back garden surrounded by acers including one with dark purple foliage and Acer griseum, the paperbark maple
Small trees in the front garden include Cornus controversa 'Variegata' and acers here seen through a veil of bold grasses including Stipa gigantea and Chionochloa rubra.
The front garden features densely packed borders with small trees such as Cornus controversa 'Variegata' and acers underplanted with a wide mix of herbaceous perennials including Geranium palmatum, hostas, ferns, Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' and Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty'.
Border in the front garden features trees including Cornus controversa 'Variegata', Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Fastigiata' and acers underplanted with Geranium palmatum, dwarf copper beech, ferns, hostas, Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' and many other interesting plants.
Schleffera taiwaniana in the back garden surrounded by acers including one with dark purple foliage and Acer griseum, the paperbark maple
Lawn in the front garden is surrounded by densely packed borders and includes several small trees including Cornus controversa 'Variegata', Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Fastigiata', acers and white stemmed birches, Betula utilis var. jacquemontii. In foreground Geranium palmatum mingles with geraniums, poppies and Persicaria 'Red Dragon'.
Border in the front garden features trees including Cornus controversa 'Variegata', Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Fastigiata' and acers underplanted with Geranium palmatum, Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Nana', ferns, hostas, Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' and many other interesting plants.
Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty' surrounded by ferns including Blechnum spicant and persicaria.
A group of pots on steps in the front garden planted with miniature and small hostas.
Spreading Happiness
Situated on the estuary of Cork harbour ‘Coosheen’ houses a unique collection of plants which provide year round interest. It has been described by Shirley Lanigan in her book The 100 Best Gardens in Ireland as ‘nothing short of a tour de force’.