Flowers mostly orchids, poppies, primulas, marigold, daisies and anemones carpet the ground. In particular, she cultivated roses, violas, pinks, primulas and other native wild flowers. In developing the garden, Berry focused on "exceptional plants", particularly rhododendrons, primulas, and alpines. She became known for cultivating primulas including one named "Julius Caesar". The area adjacent to the river includes hostas, day lilies and candelabra primulas. During the spring months, the area blooms with rhododendrons, primulas, poppies, iris and other flora. Riverside walks are bordered by giant foliage plants and naturalised day lilies, astilbes and primulas. Primulas are a special feature of the planting. Primulas are used as a food plant by the Duke of Burgundy butterfly.