What to see in September
10 September 2025
There are signs that Furzey is slipping gracefully into autumn at every turn as you wander round the garden's tranquil woodland paths.
As summer ends and we head into autumn there is a feeling of change in our secret New Forest garden.
With fewer visitors, late summer blooms and the start of riotous autumn colour this is one of the very best times to visit the gardens.
Hardy perennials, such as helianthus, helenium and aster, present their bold and brilliant colours in our borders. Many of our spring flowering trees and shrubs are now bearing fruit such as our malus and sorbus species with their scarlet red berries. Look closely at our trees and you will see a beautiful array of seed pods, our acer collection in particular is showing some fine winged seeds (winged samaras).As summer ends and we head into autumn there is a feeling of change.
Around our borders look out for Eupatorium, a vigorous upright perennial with reddish stems and large heads of many small pink-purple flowers which are very attractive to pollinators. Hydrandea Paniculata, ‘Limelight’ lights up the garden with its soft green-white blooms bringing a fresh brightness that feels a little magical as the seasons turns.
Another plant to look out for is Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan Honeysuckle or pheasant berry). This is a vigorous, deciduous shrub with erect sea-green stems bearing long, pointed ovate leaves and pendulous racemes of white flowers with showy red-purple bracts, followed by deep purple berries.
As the pace of life slows it is the perfect time to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and recharge your soul amongst the beauty of Furzey Gardens.
Pink aster blooming in cottage garden border
Fruit of malus tree glistening in the sunshine
Clouds of eupatorium sway gently along the boardwalk
Bumble bee enjoying the eupatorium
Leaves of Euonymous alatus leaves beginning to show their autumn colour.
Red winged seeds of acer palmatum
If you are looking for a quiet and tranquil escape this September, Furzey Gardens is just the place. Visit midweek to enjoy a calm and relaxing escape from the day to day.
The gardens and tea rooms are open seven days a week, 10am – 5pm. We do not allow dogs in the gardens during our busier months, only assistance dogs on a lead.