The Japanese Garden

Experience the tranquil and calming atmosphere of a Japanese inspired garden. This Japanese garden was originally constructed in 2006 and has now been refurbished. It is Bridgemere’s interpretation of a Japanese garden. It includes a Japanese style pagoda and the three essential elements which are used to create a Japanese garden. These are; stone to form the structure of the landscape, water, which represents the life-giving force and plants which provide the colour and form throughout the seasons.

Japanese inspired gardens are defined by their calming atmosphere and restrained colour palette. This garden has been designed with this in mind. The red painted pagoda is framed by plants native to Japan, including Japanese evergreen azaleas, Japanese cherries, pines, maples, cloud trees and ferns. Each plant is meticulously placed so it has real significance within the look and feel of the space. In Japan the colour red is said to scare away wicked spirits and is used to represent protection strength, peace and power.

Highlights

Our Garden Designer recommends you look out for these stunning plants:
Japanese inspired gardens are defined by their calming atmosphere and restrained colour palette.

This garden has been designed with this in mind.

Key plants include:
Cryptomeria japonica, commonly known as ‘Japanese Cedar’ which is a tall, elegant conifer and it is the national tree of Japan. Nandina usually called heavenly bamboo” or “sacred bamboo,” which is an evergreen shrub, not a true bamboo. In Japan, it's associated with good fortune. Acer palmatum 'Cascade’ a variety of Japanese Maple, grown for its elegant and delicately arching branches. Phyllostachys nigra ‘Black Bamboo’ a large, elegant, evergreen bamboo with arching stems that become shiny and black with age. Bamboo is a symbol of good luck and one of the symbols of the New Year celebrations in Japan.

Plants to look out for...

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Nandina

Usually called heavenly bamboo” or “sacred bamboo,” which is an evergreen shrub, not a true bamboo. In Japan, it's associated with good fortune, and often planted near the doorway to homes.

Cryptomeria japonica

Commonly known as ‘Japanese Cedar’ which is a tall, elegant conifer and it is the national tree of Japan. Cryptomeria are the oldest and largest living trees in Japan, but still great for smaller gardens as they are slow growing.

Acer palmatum 'Cascade’

A variety of Japanese Maple, grown for its elegant and delicately arching branches. The new foliage appears on red and orange stems in spring and glows coppery red in the autumn.

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Black Bamboo’

A large, elegant, evergreen bamboo with arching stems that become shiny and black with age. Bamboo is a symbol of good luck and one of the symbols of the New Year celebrations in Japan. Certain varieties of bamboo can be invasive, so growing it in a large pot is a great idea.