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Cancer Research UK Garden
Designers: Jane Hudson & Erik De Maeijer
Sponsor: Funded by a private donor
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A contemporary space using dramatic planting and bright flowers, which surround a central unfurling spiral of carved granite stepping stones, reflecting the idea of discovery. As the focal point of the garden, these gentle stones evoke a theme of progress and reflect the ongoing steps that Cancer Research UK has taken in funding groundbreaking research.
The curved stepping stones lead to a raised seating area where a curvaceous granite table and pastille-shaped seats float over a moving sea of plants. It is here that you can best view an oil and light installation, which has been designed by Iestyn Davies.
A dramatic 3.5m (11.5ft) high hornbeam hedge adds the finishing touches to the garden’s boundary. All the plants in the garden have been chosen for their suitability to the south-facing plot.
The
loose romantic style of planting has become a signature of the garden designers,
Jane Hudson and Erik De Maeijer, who were finalists in the BBC/RHS People’s
Choice vote at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2002.
Harkness Roses is launching the Caron Keating rose for Cancer Research UK
at the show.
To view an image of the rose click here