The Conservatory

The Studio

The profusion of plant life that is nurtured both indoors and out at Petersham Nurseries gives a multitude of signature motifs that lend themselves naturally to this Houseplant Studio. The elegant conservatory at Petersham House was foremost in the mind of the designer initially – a beautifully simple space populated by an established collection of plants, which enclose the visitor and give the impression of being cocooned by foliage. Tree ferns and Philodendron in the conservatory have been used as the main structure of the studio.
 
A multitude of climbing plants are used to decorate the restaurants in the glasshouses at Petersham. These bring colour, scent, shade and a sense of calm to the diner’s experience. Within this Houseplant Studio the walls will be hung with jasmines and other flowering climbers. The narrative is one of escape from the outside world and the stresses therein. Entertaining, creativity, or mindful contemplation, each has its place within ‘The Conservatory’.

Key plants

• Stephanotis floribunda: climber which gives a background of evergreen foliage year round and scented flowers in the summertime
• Dicksonia antarctica: dramatic foliage at height
• Philodendron ‘Imperial Red’: wonderful colouration of the leaf and dramatic structure
• Asplenium antiquum: vivid spring-green translucent leaf 
• Platycerium bifurcatum: the staghorn fern is a fascinating plant which adds intrigue to our hanging containers
• Trachelospermum jasminoides: trained over walls, the evergreen jasmine is a backdrop to all the other plant life

About Petersham Nurseries

Over a twenty-year period, the Boglione family have created a world-renowned brand from a small nursery on land bordering their garden. An imaginative and creative journey, whereby owners Francesco and Gael, along with their four children, have developed the nurseries in line with their commitment to nature, integrity and family. As a team they are always looking for ways to reduce their footprint, protect the environment and give back to the communities they work with.

Sustainability

Plants are purchased from suppliers that use peat-free potting medium and all potting-on is done in peat-free compost. All plants will be rehomed at Petersham Nurseries after the show.