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From Waterford to China
May 20th 2023
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This week we welcome a visit from the International Society of Wallpaper hosted by Mr David Skinner Between 1966 and 1969, Ambrose Congreve remodelled part of the 18th-century section of the house, including the Large Drawing room. A unique aspect of Mount Congreve is how the Asiatic theme of the gardens is reflected throughout the House. In this room in particular we see the great connection Ambrose had with Asia, and how it, combined with his botanical interests, is reflected through this hand-painted Chinese wallpaper.
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EASTER TRAIL
April 1st 2023
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Are you looking for a fun-filled family day out over the Easter weekend? Look no further! BOOK NOW Enjoy an Easter Trail in the beautiful grounds of Mount Congreve Gardens, in partnership with the children’s foundation Juniors for Juniors. Our Easter Trail is a lovely way to spend time with your family - and it’s for a good cause!
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Mount Congreve, where even U2 band member has a flower named after him, re-opens after €6 million investment
March 1st 2023
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Long considered one of Ireland’s top four great gardens, Mount Congreve was left in trust to the State by its colourful owner and creator Ambrose Congreve Fionnuala Fallon Wed Mar 1 2023 - 13:41
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Curator’s Corner – February Edition
February 26th 2023
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FEBRUARY'S PLANT OF THE MONTH by Michael White - Garden Curator - Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' In February when the garden is often under the roof and in the teeth of winter from purple buds, a plant opens its small clusters of soft pink flowers that fill the surrounding air with its intoxicating fragrance. This intoxicating sweet fragrance will kiss you on the nose long before it reveals itself to your eyes as its fragrance can travel quite a distance on an accommodating breeze.
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Curator’s Corner – December Edition
December 13th 2022
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December's Plant of the Month - MAHONIA by Michael White - Garden Curator This genus has so many Irish connections as it was named to honour Irishman Bernard McMahon and some of the most widely grown cultivars in gardens were Irish-raised. Here at Mount Congreve, we grow almost sixty different forms and all can be located on or near the fragrant walk. With so many in the collection one or another is in flower from July to April. This month an Irish-raised cultivar Mahonia x media 'Charity' is at its best with upright panicles of bright yellow fragrant flowers held above spiky attractive foliage on vase-shaped plants. Mahonia japonica that carries what I consider to be the best fragrance is also starting to flower . Others such as Mahonia russelii from Mexico with its soft creamy yellow flowers , Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis 'Soft Caress' and Mahonia fortunei can also be seen flowering. Mahonias raised and named at Mount Congreve such as Mahonia 'Skybound' , 'Golightly' , 'Jimi Blake ' are also worth checking out and one of the best new cultivars Mahonia 'Esme' just about to flower. Other plants to see Camellia sasanqua 'Narumi gata' on drive above the house Camellia sasanqua 'Plantation Pink' top of bluebell walk Rhododendron 'Nobleanum' in Doyles wood Many maples
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Mount Congreve Gardens close for new development works
September 22nd 2021
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The 70-acre Mount Congreve Gardens overlooking the River Suir and located around 7km from the centre of Waterford City will close on October 10th 2021.
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From Waterford to China
May 20th 2023
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EASTER TRAIL
April 1st 2023
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Mount Congreve, where even U2 band member has a flower named after him, re-opens after €6 million investment
March 1st 2023
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Curator’s Corner – February Edition
February 26th 2023
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Curator’s Corner – December Edition
December 13th 2022
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Mount Congreve Gardens close for new development works
September 22nd 2021
Colors and scents. All year round.
A year in bloom
