I visited Saffrons last Sunday when it opened for the NGS. The imposing house is on the outskirts of Steyning. I was reminded what an attractive village Steyning is as I drove through.
Saffrons in on the south side of the town and we were led through the front garden which was primarily laid to grass with what I think were two cherry trees taking centre stage on each side of the entrance path.
The garden is about 3/4 of an acre (so I was told) and a large part of it is lawn (in very good condition), with shrubs and imposing trees under planted with ferns, hellebores and some grasses.
Then (and as you see immediately you enter the garden) on the far side of the garden there are four striking flower beds, plus the fruit and vegetable area. The four flower beds are coloured themed and are beautifully stocked with dahlias, large clumps of echinacea, thalictrum, hemerocallis, lots of salvias and much much more. One of the most dramatic was the red and white bed with gladioli papilio Ruby (which i have grown this year) and very tall oriental lilies "LaVerne Freeman" and "Lesley Woodriff"; it was a great combination (there is a plant list of the four beds).
The fruit and vegetables were looking good and in particular the asparagus bed looked to have had a good year.
Whilst it does not form a large part of the garden, it is very elegant and interesting.
The owners are particularly concerned to help the charities supported by the NGS because of their much reduced income as a result of the COVID lockdown and as they had a full house last Sunday, they are opening again next Sunday. If you are interested, you can book through the NGS website.
Best wishes
Rosemary
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