January 3, 2017
While Ashesi has built an enduring reputation around its honour code and a mission to train ethical and entrepreneurial leaders, since moving to Berekuso, the school has also gained standing for its breathtaking campus. In 2016, the university was awarded the Best School Garden at the 4th Ghana Garden show.
“It’s a rewarding feeling to have the recognition as a leading garden in Ghana,” said Benjamin Adasi-Barnieh of the floral and landscaping team. “In planning the garden, we looked at the topography of the land and the rocky soil structure. We also took into consideration the type of plants that can grow in rocky soils and natural vegetation of the place.”
Ashesi’s florist, Ms. Florence Benson, at the Ghana Garden Flower Show
Displaying a rich collection of 15- 20 species of flowers, shrubs and trees, the sprawling garden is a silent, yet iconic part of a campus which fuses traditional design and modern technology to create conducive spaces for higher learning.
Guided by Ms. Florence Benson and Mr. Baah-Nei, we take a look at some of the iconic species in the garden.
Pink Ixora — One of the three spieces of the ixora flower that grows at Ashesi. The ixora, which grows all year round also bloom in yellow and red
Brunfelsia Calycina ( Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) — The flower is popular for its ability to switch between different shades if colors
The Red Ixora — the most common species of flowers on campus, it grows all year round, and comes in three different variations; red, prink and yellow
Brunfelsia Calycina ( Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) — going from yellow to purple
The Desert Rose — named for it’s ability to grow in the driest of conditions. Ideal for Ghana’s dry season
Galphimia Glauca
Plumbango Capensis (Blue Plumbago)
Japonica Lonicera
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