RHS Border Design

The Garden Of Vivacity

The theme for this RHS border competition was sensory, Una Nolan, Annie Watson and myself created a planter that was vibrant and bold to stimulate the senses of visitors.

Our colour pallet was ‘Spicy’ which was warm and vibrant hues across the gardens from plants like Canna ‘Durban’ and Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaf’. Inclusive design was a crucial part of our theme, we wanted the colours to be seen by a wide range of audience.

We wanted the garden to flow, we opted for a dynamic ribbon feature that meanders through the garden and wraps itself around the tree. The metal posts provide a backdrop to the planting which increases the intensity of the colour contrast. A Rhus Typhina multi stem was chosen to create balance within the border and add to the textural interest with the pinnately leaves and red flowers.