Another lovely walk was through the Gardens of Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro. A property belonging to the Blandy family.
They boast some of the most valuable and rare exotic plants on the island. Starting in 1885, the Blandy family has developed the gardens to a today’s Mecca for botanic lovers.
They are renowned among other things for the splendid Camellia selection – but unfortunately we arrived after that intense bloom. On the other hand – there was so much else to see. Here is a short gallery:
The garden is situated with a beautiful view over Funchal, and luckily we had it all to ourselves for an hour or two. I’ll give the plant names a try: First out – a Gladiolous, in a fabulous combo of colours, Gazania, then some slipper flowers (yellow and red), a crassula (Buddha’s Temple?) and some beautifully cut and trimmed hedges.
Next are bluish and pink flowers in Watsonia, Brunfelsia and I guess a Risp. The last picture shows a Japanese Pagoda tree.
This was a relaxing and interesting visit to one of Madeira’s most renowned gardens. I recommend a visit if you go to Madeira!
Leya 
What a gorgeous garden, I would spend hours here. So many South African plants. I love the stacked spiral crassula.
You would! Thank you for the full name!
These gardens look beautiful – hard to believe you would have them to yourselves! I love your flower macros and that wonderful pagoda tree 😀
Thank you, Sarah – maybe we were early to get there. Or late. Last time we visited we were many more. I think the camellias draw most people.
Stunning gardens, A C, and beautiful photographs as ever…. I I have to content myself with a virtual visit, but beautifully presented
Thank you, Sue! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Thank you very much, dear Ann-Christine, for taking us there. Fine garden, beautifully photographed.
The Fab Four of Cley
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Thank you for joining me!
I remember these too. Your photos are stunning xx
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I would love to visit in person, but sadly never will. So thank you so much for sharing the beauty with us.
My pleasure! I probably will never see Australia…
Beautiful photos of an amazing garden Ann-Christine. Thanks for taking me along 😀
Glad to have you!
It looks like a lovely place for a stroll.
It is!