Just look at the beautiful terrace in the backyard of this suburban home – obviously the work of a plant lover, this garden gradually reveals its secret treasures as the year unfolds. Notice the colour palette of the materials: pleasing, but neutral enough to serve as a backdrop to the spectacular floral display, instead of competing with it. Clay pots – some including subtle motifs – discreetly add to the composition’s charm with restrained pinks, browns, greys and mauve. Volumes and masses are carefully juxtaposed to avoid clutter and ease circulation. Instead of a riot of varieties, large groups of few species have been carefully positioned. Too many colours and textures distract the eye and the mind.
Plant list
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PLANTS |
| 1 |
Abutilon bella |
| 2 |
Rosa "Carefree Delight", sur tige |
| 3 |
Pennisetum setaceum "Red Head" |
| 4 |
Miscanthus sinensis "Strictus" |
| 5 |
Hibiscus syriacus "Blue Bird" |
| 6 |
Bougainvillea buttiana |
| 7 |
Hibiscus syriacus "Diana" |
| 8 |
Sidalcea "Party Girl" |
| 9 |
Hemerocallis "Which Way Jim"
Hemerocallis "Time Lord"
Hemerocallis "Forty Second Street" |
| 10 |
Gypsophila |
| 11 |
Hosta "Fragrant Bouquet" |
| 12 |
Hemerocallis "Ida's Magic" |