Silver Gilt Medal
Between Chaos and Order
- Show
- RHS Sandringham Flower Show
- Year
- 2026
- Category
- Long Borders
The story
Visitors encounter a calm, immersive space in cool blues, lilacs, silvers and soft golds. Layers of naturalistic planting, gentle grasses and tactile foliage encourage slower looking and quiet participation. Nearby, a reflective pool and stone seat add a sense of stillness. The design is also influenced by the repetitions and symmetry that characterise contemplative Eastern garden philosophy, with Neofinetia falcata shown in the traditional fuukiran style.
Vertical emphasis is provided by a structural Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii, balanced by a standing stone and upright perennials. The result is a restorative refuge for anyone seeking a break from the overstimulation of modern life.
Recognition
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Silver Gilt MedalRHS
Designer
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