The Colour Purple | Power and Royalty

09/28/17 • 4 min

The colour purple is often associated with power, royalty and wealth, which may be one of the reasons it is so prevalent in the gardens at Mount Stewart.

In this episode of the National Trust Podcast, we learn why there is more to purple than meets the eye.
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For information about visiting Mount Stewart please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/mount-stewart
Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

The colour purple is often associated with power, royalty and wealth, which may be one of the reasons it is so prevalent in the gardens at Mount Stewart.

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Gardens of the National Trust | Mount Stewart

This week we’re at the uniquely exotic Mount Stewart, County Down. Described as the ‘scratch and sniff’ garden, Mount Stewart is a multi-sensory experience that is not to be missed.

In this episode we explore the style, motivation and vision of the garden’s creator, Edith, Lady Londonderry, and learn about the ingenious techniques the Trust is using to keep her garden legacy alive today.
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For information about visiting Mount Stewart please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/mount-stewart
Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

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The Shamrock Garden | Mount Stewart

If you venture into Mount Stewart’s shamrock garden, you’ll find an intriguing mythical tale clipped into its ornate hedges.

In this mini episode Neil Porteous, Mount Stewart's head gardener, unravels the mystery of the figures in the topiary.
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For information about visiting Mount Stewart please visit
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/mount-stewart
Follow the National Trust Podcast on your favourite podcast app. If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]