This Branford Garden Boasts an Unexpected Mix of Magnificent Flora
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1/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffAmong the roses selected specifically for their fragrance, ‘Mary Rose’ emits hints of honey and almond.Photographs by Kindra ClineffAmong the roses selected specifically for their fragrance, ‘Mary Rose’ emits hints of honey and almond.
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2/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe extensive formal garden is packed with diverse perennials far beyond the peonies that prevailed.Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe extensive formal garden is packed with diverse perennials far beyond the peonies that prevailed.
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3/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffMichael Rosenthal is framed by a radiant Japanese maple.
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4/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffA weeping Larix kaempferi ‘Pendula’ now stands on its own having overgrown its original supports.Photographs by Kindra ClineffA weeping Larix kaempferi ‘Pendula’ now stands on its own having overgrown its original supports.
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5/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffGiven the soft palette of a white iris already in residence, Rosenthal added a white geranium, alliums, amsonia and various other perennials to frame the view from the formal garden to the house.Photographs by Kindra ClineffGiven the soft palette of a white iris already in residence, Rosenthal added a white geranium, alliums, amsonia and various other perennials to frame the view from the formal garden to the house.
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6/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffFor a spark of chartreuse, Rosenthal planted Ptelea trifoliata ‘Aurea’ against the dramatic granite outcroppings.Photographs by Kindra ClineffFor a spark of chartreuse, Rosenthal planted Ptelea trifoliata ‘Aurea’ against the dramatic granite outcroppings.
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7/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffIn 1983, he planted a 7-foot-long weeping blue Atlas cedar, training it along the house to its current 30-foot showering length; lanterns, pillows and chairs are from RH.Photographs by Kindra ClineffIn 1983, he planted a 7-foot-long weeping blue Atlas cedar, training it along the house to its current 30-foot showering length; lanterns, pillows and chairs are from RH.
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8/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffAcer palmatum ‘Geisha Gone Wild’ is one of Rosenthal’s rarities.
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9/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe view from the house’s dining balcony sweeps the formal garden with its meticulously pruned yew hedges.Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe view from the house’s dining balcony sweeps the formal garden with its meticulously pruned yew hedges.
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10/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffEven in summer, Acer palmatum ‘Watnong’ glows with fiery shades.
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11/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffClematis ‘Rooguchi’ has nodding bells.
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12/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe garage is swathed in clematis and American native Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls,’ which remains easily in bounds compared to the much more rambunctious Japanese species.Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe garage is swathed in clematis and American native Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls,’ which remains easily in bounds compared to the much more rambunctious Japanese species.
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13/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe original peonies lost their labels long ago, but ‘Festiva Maxima’ is easy to identify.Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe original peonies lost their labels long ago, but ‘Festiva Maxima’ is easy to identify.
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14/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffPerennials including alliums, salvia, astilbe and nepeta frolic against the yew hedge of the formal garden.Photographs by Kindra ClineffPerennials including alliums, salvia, astilbe and nepeta frolic against the yew hedge of the formal garden.
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15/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe formal garden ascends the hill in a series of tiers including a level with a pair of standard Wisteria floribunda ‘Longissima Alba’ and a lower lounging tier to enjoy the sunset.Photographs by Kindra ClineffThe formal garden ascends the hill in a series of tiers including a level with a pair of standard Wisteria floribunda ‘Longissima Alba’ and a lower lounging tier to enjoy the sunset.
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16/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffA massive Kousa dogwood arches over the doorway of a tool shed while roses deliver a pop of color.Photographs by Kindra ClineffA massive Kousa dogwood arches over the doorway of a tool shed while roses deliver a pop of color.
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17/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffA fresh, tea rose scent floats from the petals of David Austin rose ‘Graham Thomas.’Photographs by Kindra ClineffA fresh, tea rose scent floats from the petals of David Austin rose ‘Graham Thomas.’
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18/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffSet up on the water side of the house, a hammock invites napping.
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19/19Photographs by Kindra ClineffTo give the fragrant rose garden a backdrop, Rosenthal planted a curving chamaecyparis hedge that locked shoulders over time.Photographs by Kindra ClineffTo give the fragrant rose garden a backdrop, Rosenthal planted a curving chamaecyparis hedge that locked shoulders over time.
This article appears in the May 2017 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
