Plant Style
Plants for capturing a garden style.
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getting dry style
Stark, sculptural forms underpin the sparse beauty of the dry style garden.
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Build formal garden structure AND grow something to nibble at.
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It takes a deep understanding of tradition to create a true oriental garden.
more...getting tropical style
You don't have to live in the tropics to have a tropical style garden.
more...getting coastal style
Salt winds and sandy soils leave their mark on the coastal style garden.
more...getting contemporary style
The contemporary garden evolves from modern issues and lifestyle demands.
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Gymea Lily
Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial
H: 2.5m W: 4m
Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

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dry style
With so little water to compete for, plants are well-spaced – or arranged in sculptural groups rather than clumps – emphasising the features of each individual specimen.
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