Santa Barbara Gardens of the Past - Constantia

Date
Date Unknown
Media Format
Slide
Photographer
Unknown
Description

Home of Arthur Meeker. Built in 1930. Original Note: In the garden at "Constantia", the motifs of the building are used throughout. Most of the plants used are native to South Africa, including the evergreen grape in the foreground; Thunbergia alata in the beds; Pelargoniums, Gladiolus, Sutera, and Agapanthus in the border.

Santa Barbara Gardens of the Past - Constantia

Location Information

Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
Santa Barbara
City:
Montecito
Specific Location
1599 East Valley Road

Plant Information

Plant(s) Pictured
(Pelargonium)
(Gladiolus)
African Lily (Agapanthus)
Primary Plant Part
Whole Plant

Natural Landscapes

Planted Landscapes/Horticultural Uses

Garden Name (not SBBG)
Constantia
Hardscape Feature
Garden Furniture, Rocks/Boulders, House or Structure, Garden Art, Patio/Deck, Path/Trail, Fence/Gate/Railing, Steps/Staircase

General Subject

Event Name
Original Note con’t: Thunbergia alata in the beds; Pelargoniums, Gladiolus, Sutera, and Agapanthus in the border.
Educational Activity Name
Smithsonian Local Number: CA071002

Image & Format Details

Collection
Garden Club of America Lantern Slides
Use Notes
Pacific Horticulture v38 n4 p36 1977
Index Number
SL_18344
Alternate Catalog Number
Smithsonian Local Number: CA071002
Film Type
Ektachrome