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Butterflies of Upton House
The terrace gardens have many good butterfly nectar plants – buddleias and many types of Aster – and are great for late summer butterflies. Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Comma, Red Admiral and Painted Lady are all frequent, along with occasional Hummingbird Hawk moth. Small Copper breeds on sheep’s sorrel in the flower beds. The kitchen garden is organic and great for Cabbage Whites! White Admiral was seen in the garden in 2006. A great August butterfly garden.
Upton House details. Location: Upton House is on the A422 7ml N of Banbury, and 12 miles south east of Stratford-upon-Avon. Upton is signposted from exit 12 of the M40.
Grid reference: SP371461
Upton House National Trust
Upton House is one of the top ten National Trust sites for butterflies.Butterflies of Upton House
The terrace gardens have many good butterfly nectar plants – buddleias and many types of Aster – and are great for late summer butterflies. Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Comma, Red Admiral and Painted Lady are all frequent, along with occasional Hummingbird Hawk moth. Small Copper breeds on sheep’s sorrel in the flower beds. The kitchen garden is organic and great for Cabbage Whites! White Admiral was seen in the garden in 2006. A great August butterfly garden. Upton House details. Location: Upton House is on the A422 7ml N of Banbury, and 12 miles south east of Stratford-upon-Avon. Upton is signposted from exit 12 of the M40.
Grid reference: SP371461
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