Treasures of Tremough
Cornwall plays host to many beautiful botanical gardens. Nestled within the Penryn Campus, shared by Falmouth University and the University of Exeter, is the nationally renowned treasure, Tremough Gardens.
This body of work aims to portray the beauty of the plants that thrive in the gardens of Tremough. These black and white, minimalistic images are reminiscent of the classic photographs of Karl Blossfeldt and Robert Mapplethorpe’s work. The use of light accentuates the shape and form of each plant in the series. Photographed in a portrait style, away from their natural environment, gives a chance for the plants to show off their individuality.
Indian shot, Canna indica
Lenton rose, Helleborus
Field horsetail, Equisetum arvense
Crimson bottlebrush, Callistemon citrinus
Field horsetail, Equisetum arvense
Crimson bottlebrush, Callistemon citrinus
Pacific rhododendron, Rhododendron macrophyllum
Great laurel, Rhododendron maximum
Chinese sacred lily, Narcissus tazetta
Star magnolia, Magnolia stellata
Garden tulip, Tulipa gesneriana
Canadian serviceberry, Amelanchier canadenis
Broom tea-tree, Leptospermum scoparium
Broom tea-tree, Leptospermum scoparium
Wild iris, Dietes grandiflora
Silky hakea, Hakea sericea
Blackthorn, Prunus spinosa
New Zealand Myrtle ‘Black Pearl’, Lophomyrtus x ralphii
Evergreen azalea, Rhododendron indicum
Japanese camellia, Camellia japonica
Japanese camellia, Camellia japonica
Mediterranean spurge, Euphorbia characias
Giant honey flower, Melianthus major
Since the Victorian Era people have been fascinated with collecting new and rare plant species. Tremough Gardens is a wonderful example of the ability to experience species of flora from around the world within one garden.
The plants photographed within this portfolio originate from countries around the world. Taking you on a journey from the Americas through Europe, Asia and Australia. The remarkable plants procured throughout the gardens history are waiting to be discovered.