If you dream of having the quintessential cottage garden look with atmosphere, feel, scent and everything you associate with it, then Altamont Plant Sales is the perfect place to head. If it’s old country roses, powering delphiniums and striking peonies you are looking for along with expert advice, you won’t be disappointed. Snowdrop Month hosted at Altamont every February is an opportunity to marvel at the vast varieties of snowdrops in bloom throughout the garden. Many of the snowdrops featured are available to purchase in Altamont Plant Sales, recently improved by the acquisition of a significant UK collection. A dedicated snowdrop gala with expert UK and European speakers and a specialist bulb sale is held annually to mark the start of the snowdrop season by galanthophile, Robert Miller.
Robert Miller of Altamont Plant Sales is available for consultancy work for new and mature gardens. A varied range of gardening and gardening related workshops, including Art in the Garden take place in the stunning setting of the walled garden.
Rare oaks, maples, cherry blossoms, godwoods, magnolias, beech and smaller flowering trees suitable for every sized garden are also available throughout the year and where the stunning rhododendron collection is in full bloom as well as the handkerchief tree on the main lawn. A visit is a must for any seasoned or novice gardener looking for inspiration or simple enjoyment.
Sugar & Spice Café at Altamont Plant Sales opens end of January – October daily 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and weekends weather permitting in November and December, with lovely coffee/tea, scones and cakes, with a takeaway option available.
HOW TO FIND US: In the grounds of Altamont Gardens – From Dublin/Waterford exit the M9 at junction 5 for N80 Rosslare. Continue along the N80 through the village of Ballon and the N80/N81 junction. Turn left at the next cross road junction signed Altamont Gardens. From Carlow Town follow the N80 through Ballon and continue as above.
OPENING TIMES: Jan. 1st – Jan. 31st 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Feb 1st – 28th 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., March 1st – 31st 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., April 1st – Sep 30th 10.a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Oct 1st – 31st 10a.m. – 5p.m., Nov 1st – 30th 10 a.m. – 4:30p .m., Dec 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.