15 Johnstown Park, Glounthaune, Co. Cork.
Tel/Fax: (021) 435 3855
E-mail: hesterforde@gmail.com

'Coosheen', situated on the estuary of Cork harbour, houses a unique collection of plants which provide interest and colour from spring to late autumn. Of this remarkable plant collection, snowdrops, hellebores, dactylorhizas, agapanthus, and glorious late-season grasses, hedychiums and salvias are a speciality.

Hester's insatiable appetite for collecting plants makes this a must-see garden for the plant enthusiast. A series of raised beds and troughs are home to rare and unusual smaller perennials, alpines and bulbs.

In a small woodland area, some of the more fashionable woodland plants such as Beesia calthifolia, Saruma henryi, Brunnera 'Looking Glass' and many more create a wonderful tapestry of foliage in the springtime. A clever choice of trees for the smaller garden and a circular lawn give an illusion of space and a magnificent backdrop for the plant collection.

Admission: €5.00

Contact: Patrick & Hester Forde

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Directions:

From Cork:
Take N25 east, follow the signs for Glounthaune. Pass Gloutnthaune church and shops, take next turn left (immediately after train station). Turn immediately right across slip road and garden is second last on left
Please park on slip road near trees.