Last autumn we were struck by a beautiful Rowan, Sorbus Vilmorinii where bullfinch feasted on its bright pink berries. For everything there is a season and in May this Rowan is unremarkable.
Vines grow on the castle garden wall and there are formal beds of tulips and forget-me-nots. Below the walkway is a steep bank of wild flowers, a juxtaposition of formal and wild that is delightful.