Sculpture for Tony and Eira Hibbert, Carolyn Brodie, Trebah

It was unveiled on Friday (April 12) by family members in conjunction with Trebah Garden Trust, which now runs the renowned garden on the Helford, near Falmouth.

Created by sculptor Reece Ingram, who has a number of works within Trebah Garden, the piece is now permanently on display near the entrance to the garden.

The new sculpture in position (Image: Trebah)

Chris Hibbert, son of Tony and Eira Hibbert, and sister to Carolyn Brodie, said: “This beautiful sculpture by Reece, of a magnolia flower with three robins, perfectly captures the spirit of Trebah.

"It was commissioned by the Hibbert family as a lasting memorial to commemorate the immense contribution made to Trebah Garden by my parents, Tony and Eira Hibbert, and sister Carolyn Brodie.”

Eira and Tony Hibbert in the gardens of Trebah

Jon Cummins, CEO of Trebah Garden Trust, said: “We were delighted to welcome members of the Hibbert family back to Trebah today to celebrate the contribution of Tony, Eira and Carolyn alongside Reece Ingram and our head gardener Darren Dickey.”

Tony and Eira Hibbert purchased Trebah Garden in 1981 and spent many years redeveloping and improving the 26-acre garden before opening to the public.

Trebah Garden Trust was formed as an independent charity in 1990 and continues to care for and open Trebah to visitors.

The three birds represent Tony and Eira Hibbert, and their daughter Carolyn Brodie (Image: Trebah)

The garden was originally planted by Charles and Sarah Fox in the 1830s, at a similar time as other well-known local gardens such as Glendurgan and Penjerrick.

Trebah's sub-tropical gardens are open daily from 9.30am. Created as Cornish valley garden, there are more than four miles of footpaths that lead to a secluded, private beach on the Helford River.

The gardens also have adventure play areas, children's trails and a restaurant, and are both family and dog-friendly.