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The Lower Water Terrace was inspired to be as an Italianate Garden to be compared with
Versailles. The large terracotta planters being planted with the flame orange of Canna
flowers add to this grand statement.
The backdrop of Capability Brown’s Great Lake further contributed to this sense of
grandeur.
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The 9 Duke took great interest in the scheme, especially in harmonising the aesthetic value
of the Palace Water Terrace and Brown’s landscaping, in order that all blended
harmoniously.