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Buglife: Blue Halo Garden
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Some flowers have microscopic ridges on their petals that scatter light, producing a blue shimmer easily seen by bees. This subtle optical effect, known as the 'blue halo' and discovered by the University of Cambridge. The design was inspired by the work of Professor Beverly Glover, Dr Edwige Moyroud, and Dr Heather Whitney, and is the main theme behind this design.

A central planter with a rising *Hibiscus trionum* sculpture is encircled by predominately blue and purple planting, echoing this halo effect. *Nepeta* 'Six Hills Giant' sets an ethereal scene, forming a soft, airy cloud of blue punctuated by the saturated tones of *Eryngium planum* 'Blaukappe'.

Radiating outwards, layers of plants varying in colour and texture reflect different ways flowers attract pollinators. Small bug sculptures are woven throughout, drawing attention to the insects these plants support and encouraging gardeners to do their bit to protect invertebrates.

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 ![Asclepias tuberosa](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/951c240f-4b51-48ea-98f9-eeb797c44ab4/conversions/asclepias-tuberosa-icon.webp "Asclepias tuberosa") ![Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/77e17b69-1af3-48e1-875b-15e643f45d14/conversions/eryngium-planum-blaukappe-icon.webp "Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'") ![Hibiscus](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/abc57950-8b57-4635-9696-7cb3855446d6/conversions/hibiscus-icon.webp "Hibiscus") ![Nepeta x faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0d2826eb-6c1a-4303-bc9b-ce1238805438/conversions/nepeta-six-hills-giant-icon.webp "Nepeta x faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'") ![Oenothera stricta](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8c9c9bed-2dfd-4bca-adc6-b0ff5f8efb6e/conversions/oenothera-stricta-icon.webp "Oenothera stricta")

 ![Asclepias tuberosa](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/951c240f-4b51-48ea-98f9-eeb797c44ab4/conversions/asclepias-tuberosa-thumbnail.webp)Asclepias tuberosa

 ![Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/77e17b69-1af3-48e1-875b-15e643f45d14/conversions/eryngium-planum-blaukappe-thumbnail.webp)Eryngium planum 'Blaukappe'

 ![Hibiscus](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/abc57950-8b57-4635-9696-7cb3855446d6/conversions/hibiscus-thumbnail.webp)Hibiscus

 ![Nepeta x faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0d2826eb-6c1a-4303-bc9b-ce1238805438/conversions/nepeta-six-hills-giant-thumbnail.webp)Nepeta x faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'

 ![Oenothera stricta](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8c9c9bed-2dfd-4bca-adc6-b0ff5f8efb6e/conversions/oenothera-stricta-thumbnail.webp)Oenothera stricta

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Natalya Scott

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Adam Boustead

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Maisie Scott-Leighton

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Rich Bindon

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