There is also a herb garden on the third floor Discovery Terrace, where fruit and vegetables will be grown next year, but it is the colourful explosion of rich red flowering sedums on the seventh floor terrace that is a really magnificent sight at the moment.
Red hot pokers, shimmering grasses and the contrasting foliage of blue-green curry plants (Helichrysum) and bright green cranesbill leaves add to the interest as you meander along the gravel paths admiring the fabulous views over Britain’s second city.
There are still a few everlasting wallflowers providing a little colour, but even when winter sets in the garden will still look good thanks to the hard landscaping, which includes artfully arranged wooden seating that has a slightly sculpted look.
And come the spring the borders will be brought to life with flowering bulbs.
The fact that the two roof terraces were created by volunteers, led by television gardener Alys Fowler, is even more impressive.
Volunteers will continue to maintain the gardens, and many of these have been sponsored by Birmingham Library for a training scheme at the University of Birmingham’s Winterbourne House and Garden.
Once you have had a look round the roof terraces, make sure you take a tour around the space age interior.
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