National Trust Gardens Podcast | Sissinghurst

Enjoy these classic episodes from our pilot series. For deeper dives into history, nature and adventure be sure to check out our most recent episodes. Alan Power visits Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, previously home to poet and novelist Vita Sackville-West and her husband, politician Harold Nicolson. Working from ruins, the couple’s personalities collided and combined to create this dramatic, world-renowned garden. It comes complete with 300 varieties of rose, an area that’s planted to sparkle at twilight, and a castle tower with views to take your breath away. Discover more For information about visiting Sissinghurst please visit https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/sissinghurst-castle-garden Plants Mentioned Sweet chestnut coppice woodland – Castanea sativa Azalea mollis  The Himalayan blue poppy – Meconopsis betonicifolia Polyanthus – various  Pleached lime trees - Tilia platyphyllos ‘Rubra’ Fritillaria imperialis Tulips – various  Narcissus – various Alba rose – various Bourbon rose – Mme. Lauriol de Barny, Souvenir de la Malmaison Centifolia rose – various Damask rose – various Gallica rose – Tuscany Superb, Cardinal de Richelieu, Belle de Crécy Moss rose – Général Kléber Peony Iris Eremurus – various  Phlox paniculata 'David' Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]