Calanthe tricarinata

This splendid species of terrestrial orchid is one of a number that have been planted in the Himalayan Garden over the past two decades.

It has also proven to be the most reliable; either out performing, or outliving other species of ground-dwelling orchids we have planted.

This species’ natural habitat is temperate forests where it grows on rotten tree trunks and on damp grassy slopes from 1500 – 3000m.

Although not a tough plant, it is fairly hardy and dependable for us, provided it has sharp drainage and is given a mulch of pine needles each winter and a light covering of green conifer twigs as frost protection. Otherwise, they are left to it.

Some of the plants at Harewood are planted beneath conifers, while others are in the rock garden, where they receive partial shade.

These plants also benefit from the cool, moist root run provided by large rocks, which is advantageous during hot, dry summers.

Found here

Map showing arial view of walks available on Harewood Gardens and Grounds. One path plots the route from the car park, across the North Front path to All Saints' Church and Woodland Wonderland then through the East Garden. This is where the second walk begins, across the Terrace, down past the Archery Border and around Sunsides leading out past the Courtyard. The third walk begins at the Car Park, past the Adventure Playground and Courtyard, down the Lakeside Woodland Garden path, around the Himalayan Garden, round the lake to the Bothy and Walled Garden. The walks can be done in succession and are all circular.

Himalayan Garden

Himalayan Garden

Step into the Himalayan Garden and find yourself immersed in the landscapes of Asia.

Himalayan Garden

Explore the Collections

Harewood House Trust, boasts an incredible collection of furniture, ceramics, and paintings, as well as gardens and grounds brimming with plants from around the world.

Sino-Himalayan Plants

Harewood is renowned for its beautiful gardens and inspiring planting schemes. The Himalayan Garden contains many rare and unusual plants, many of which were introduced by intrepid plant explorers, and include Blue Poppies, Cobra Lilies, Primulas and Orchids.

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An elaborate white and blue painted chair next to a carved mahogany side table upon which stands a bronze lamp.

British Furniture

Thomas Chippendale is Britain’s most famous eighteenth-century furniture maker. Located just a few miles away from his birthplace in Otley, Harewood House contains one of the largest collections of his furniture anywhere in the world, and is today renowned as his most magnificent commission.

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