DP4034 Peace Gardens - Sheffield City Council

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SEASONAL CHANGES...
SPRING
WINTER
Magnolia x soulangeana (Bed 1, 2 & 3) Magnolias belong to the oldest flowering
plant families. Trees similar to the magnolias
we grow today colonised the earth during
the age when dinosaurs roamed the planet.
The showy, goblet shaped flowers appear in
April and precede the leaves. This magnolia
is a hybrid and is a popular garden tree.
Mahonia x media ‘Charity’ (Bed 1,2,3,4 & 5)
The fragrant canary-yellow flowers open
from October to March and are a useful
source of nectar and pollen for bees. This is
a plant with architectural quality. On touching
you will notice the stamens drawing in to the
centre of the flower. This action ensures that
a landing insect will be coated in pollen,
ready to fertilise the next flower it visits.
Viburnum plicatum ‘Mariesii’ (Bed 6) (Japanese Snowball Bush)
This deciduous shrub is native to Japan and
is said to be one of the most beautiful
flowering shrubs in the plant kingdom. The
horizontal branching gives it a layered
appearance. The flower clusters are up to
4” in diameter composed of showy infertile
flowers.
SUMMER
PEACE GARDENS PLANTING BEDS LOCATION MAP Verbena bonariensis (Bed 5 & 6)
This South American
perennial produces eye
catching lilac-purple flowers
from mid-summer to autumn.
It is planted towards the front
of the border due to its ‘see
through’ nature and is
extremely attractive to
butterflies and other insects.
Cynara cardunculus (Bed 5) (Cardoon)
This statuesque plant has
Mediterranean origin. The
purple thistle-like flowers
appear from early summer to
autumn and attract bees. The
blanched leaf stalks and
midribs are edible. The dried
flower head is useful for flower
arranging. During winter
months the bold framework of
the Cardoon provides
architectural interest to the
garden.
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Gunnera tinctoria (Bed 5) (Prickly Rhubarb)
This enormous perennial has handsome
foliage and striking flower spikes. It needs
permanently moist soil and is usually grown
as an architectural plant along the edge of
lakes or rivers, or very large bog gardens.
This variety is suitable for the average
garden and a pond. Originating from Chile.
AUTUMN
Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’ (Bed 6) There are asters suitable for all garden
situations. This one prefers a sunny spot and
has long lasting, clear lavender-blue flowers.
Originating from North America the aster is a
beautiful flower to complement the garden or
for use in vases or other ornamental uses.
Ficus carica (Bed 4) (Edible Fig)
A novel idea is the planting of this fig tree,
as Sheffield is well known for having figs
growing by the river. These Mediterranean
plants settled along the river banks from
seeds discarded into the river by the early
steelworkers. Figs were part of their
essential lunchtime diet.
DP4034
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Development, Environment and Leisure Directorate
City Centre Management
Tel: 0114 273 6895
Email: citycentremanagement@sheffield.gov.uk
Address: City Centre Management,
2nd Floor Yorkshire House, 66 Leopold
Street, Sheffield S1 3RT
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A brief guide to some of the gardens planting
PEACE GARDENS
SHEFFIELD
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YOUR COMMENTS
57,000 litres of water are pumped through
the features. The system employs a water
re-circulation system and is treated by a
brine solution rather than chemical dosing.
The cascades are designed to represent the
pouring of steel, the rills the seven rivers of
Sheffield that made the area an ideal
location for steel industry.
The central fountain, with its 89 individual
jets, is dedicated to the late Sir Stuart
Goodwin, founder of an important Sheffield
steel and toolmaking firm.
THE WATER FEATURES
TREES...
A welcoming place
Healthy, safe & secure
Well maintained & clean
Sustainability
Conservation & heritage
Community involvement
Marketing
Management
GREEN FLAG AWARD
Pinus nigra (Bed 5) (Austrian Black Pine)
Though European in origin this Pine has
been clipped in a distinctly Japanese ‘cloud’
style to complement the other Asian and
Japanese planting in this area of the
garden. The black fissures in the bark give it
its name. This is a very tolerant ornamental
tree which left unattended will grow to
100feet in height.
Green Flag is just one of many awards
gained since the gardens re-opened in
1998, and demonstrates the ongoing
commitment of Sheffield City Council to
provide first class green spaces for the
enjoyment of all.
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There are eight criteria which Green Flag
judges assess:
The Green Flag Award scheme is designed
to recognise and reward standards of
excellence in parks and green spaces. It
sets a national standard and is
independently run by the Civic Trust with
CABE Space being the main funding
partner.
TREES...
DESIGN...
The Peace Gardens lie at the very heart of
Sheffield City Centre. The site is located
directly adjacent to the impressive Grade 1
listed Town Hall and occupies an area of
0.67 hectares.
It was rebuilt in celebration of the 2nd
Millennium and rededicated in the name of
peace on 9th December 1998. The garden’s
design brings together high quality
horticulture, architecture and craftsmanship
- developed on a theme of stone, water and
metal working, essential elements of
Sheffield’s history and development as a
centre of manufacturing excellence. The
garden fuses this tradition with the great
tradition of English flower gardening. It
draws inspiration from the work of numerous
20th century gardeners including Gertrude
Jekyll, Graham Stuart Thomas, Beth Chatto
and Christopher Lloyd.
Liquidambar styraciflua (Bed 5 & 6 & periphery)
(Sweet gum)
The main structural green frame to the
garden is provided by means of these sweet
gums, that were carefully chosen for their all
year round interest. They grow in a neat
pyramid shape and reach a high point with
vibrant autumn colour. While they will not
reach their full stature in the climate of
northern England they will create a leafy
triple arc around the paved area from
Pinstone Street.
The gardens are managed to encourage
wildlife and to minimise impact on the
environment. This is achieved by the
following methods:
• No peat is used in the garden,
• All green waste is composted,
• Chemical use is avoided wherever
possible,
• Timber products have been sourced from
sustainable sources
Further information on the Peace Gardens
can be found in The Rotary Club guidebook
“Inside Sheffield’s Winter Garden & The
Story Behind the Peace Gardens”, available
for sale from the Millennium Galleries.
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