The Rosedown Plantation gardens were the province of Martha Turnbull throughout her life. The Turnbulls’ 1828 honeymoon in Europe included great formal gardens of France, England, and Italy, an influence seen in Martha’s gardening activities at Rosedown. During Martha’s lifetime, the landscaped gardens covered about 28 acres. The present gardens now cover 18 acres.
Rosedown Plantation and Oak Allée
The oak allée was planted 5 years before the house was built in 1834-35 Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Rosedown Oak Allée
The view from the plantation front porch down the oak allée, which is 660 feet long. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Rosedown Plantation Entrance Gates
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
View of the Formal Gardens from the front porch.
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Formal Gardens in front of Rosedown Plantation
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Marble Fountain
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Marble Fountain Closeup
Amy L. Dabbs, ©2022, Clemson University
Begonias and Diamond Frost Euphorbia
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Statue that Represents the European Continent
There are four statues on pedestals near the house that represent four continents. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Statue that Represents The Asian Continent
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Statue that Represents the African Continent
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Statue that Represents European Continent Close-up
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Statue that Represents the North American Continent
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) and Resurrection Ferns ( Pleopeltis polypodioides)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Giant Swallowtail Butterfly ( Papilio cresphontes)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Live Oaks (Quercus virginiana) and Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Marble Statue-Winter
Further up the oak allée, there are four Italian marble statues that represent the four seasons. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Marble Statue Representing Spring , Summer House and Twin Fountains
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Marble Statue-Summer
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Italian Marble Statue-Autumn
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Formal Summerhouse
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Mexican Sage (Salvia leucantha)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Detail of the brick walks
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Urn Water Fountain
Amy L. Dabbs, ©2022, Clemson University
Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella 'Mahogany Splendor')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Old-fashioned Rose (Rosa species)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Turk's Turban (Clerodendrum indicum
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
The Tool Shed
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
The Tool Shed Interior
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Wrought Iron Garden Chair
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Fountain near the Tool Shed
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Cotton Rose Mallow (Hibiscus mutabilis)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
The Rockery was built in 1858
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Rosedown Camellia Garden
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Neoclassical Italian Marble Garden Statue
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Gulf Fritillary Butterfly ( Agraulis vanillae)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Garden Bench
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Crinum (Crinum asiaticum)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone (Anemone x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) and Long-tailed Skipper Butterfly
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Summer House and Twin Fountains
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
Summer House Fountain
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
The Resevoir
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University
