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King Charles's Highgrove Garden Secrets Revealed
4 Mar
Summary
- King Charles III has a passion for gardening at his Highgrove estate.
- Former gardener shared King's plant preferences: scented geraniums and pelargoniums.
- King Charles is a dedicated environmental champion, as seen in his documentary.
King Charles III maintains a keen interest in gardening at his country estate, Highgrove House, in Gloucestershire. During his tenure, the Senior Gardener revealed that scented geraniums and pelargoniums were among the King's favored houseplants. These plants were kept in a glasshouse and brought into the main house when the King was in residence, allowing housekeepers to care for them indoors.
His Majesty has owned Highgrove since 1980, and the estate features distinct 'outdoor rooms' that are open to the public annually during the summer. One notable area is the Carpet Garden, which received a silver-gilt medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2001, inspired by a Turkish carpet design drawn by King Charles himself.
A staunch advocate for environmental protection, King Charles's dedication is further underscored by his recent documentary, 'Finding Harmony: A King's Vision.' This film showcases global efforts to implement sustainable practices and highlights the work of The King's Foundation.
King Charles hopes the documentary will encourage a broader audience to understand the philosophy of 'Harmony' and inspire a collective determination to build a more sustainable future, emphasizing the critical need to protect and prioritize the planet.
