The idea behind this design is to produce a white garden that reflects the evening sun, offers evergreen interest and morning fragrance. There is also an exotic theme with the Trachycarpus, Fatsia and Choysia , with differing leaf shape and size to offer contrast.
The aspect of the garden has led to a differing approach to the areas. The North facing bed has a number of shade tolerate plants, with many offering evergreen foliage for all year round interest. The rest of the beds receive sun for long periods of the day. These areas have a high number of plants that produce a strong fragrance and an iridescent colour. There is a mix of evergreen and deciduous planting. Plants such as the Cosmos are annuals but do self-seed. These areas can give the option of changing the design from year-to year.
The planting form is repeated with the rounded Pittosporum , as well as the vertical Actaea, Digitalis and Aconitum . A number of the plants, particularly the climbers, Tracyelospurnum and Lonicera , offer a rich burgundy or copper colour which will act as a foil to the white flowers, making them sparkle in the evening sun.
There is also a bulb overlay (not represented here). The bulb design is essential to promote an all year round interest. Areas taken in the summer by herbaceous perennials and annuals will look bare in the winter-spring without a bulb plan. Galanthus and Colchicum give interest in the darkest winter days, then the planting leads to the Narcissus and Tulipa in the spring. Alliums give a statuesque presence through the summer.