RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Plants in A Woodland Edge

Plants will include natives and self-seeders, and an array of well-adapted, resilient non-native plants, in a rich colour palette of purples, blues, reds, white and some orange, with lush grasses and ferns in strategic spots

Sesleria autumnalis (autumn moor-grass)

 “Chosen to soften the landscaping and add a depth of green to the front and central area.”

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Daucus carota ‘Dara’ (carrot)

Daucus carota is found within harsher environments, the cultivar ‘Dara’ with pale red, colour flowers will bring some contrast.”

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Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’ (corkscrew hazel)

“For adding more texture and depth between the perennial plants.”

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Athyrium filix-femina subsp. angustum f. rubellum ‘Lady in Red’

Athyrium filix-femina subsp. angustum f. rubellum ‘Lady in Red’

“These ferns will be used to recreate a shady woodland feel. Beautiful, deep red stems from the leaves will bring some mystery and depth to the planting palette.”

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Please note: Plant lists are provided by the designer of the garden as a guide to the plants they hope to use in the garden based on the time of year, the location and the Client Brief. The plants that feature at the Show depends on a variety of factors such as weather during the growing season and availability. While the designers try to update lists where possible, the accuracy of the list cannot be guaranteed.

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