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Its serene atmosphere is inspired by underwater colour palettes, creating a sense of peaceful immersion. The design is built around the Welsh concept of Cwtch, a word that expresses a warm, safe, protective cuddle. Through the clever use of diverse houseplants, the space captures this comforting feeling and demonstrates how the presence of greenery can envelop and nurture. With rare and colourful houseplants increasingly going mainstream, the sanctuary showcases their beauty and accessibility to all plant lovers. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Lynne Dibley](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/lynne-dibley/profile_photo.webp?v=11e71e6f-5b06-4e9e-a143-cf3adf3912dc) Lynne Dibley Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/lynne-dibley) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f7e652ea-8448-4e80-a66b-9000fc806599/conversions/PXL_20260509_102323809-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/83c18509-a389-4ea1-8290-402c2903df01/conversions/PXL_20260509_102331744-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/78159bd1-8add-42fd-9929-eba9ac4339f0/conversions/PXL_20260509_102336628-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e12f3831-0c97-492a-8ac0-99e6a0ed803a/conversions/PXL_20260509_102348306-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/4e343f55-a1b9-4e03-842c-c2159342b414/conversions/PXL_20260509_102356328-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/de88ce9b-1d2a-46be-b451-39cb4ec428d7/conversions/PXL_20260509_102359143-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/69b92084-f5d5-4493-8847-a18de5d6c089/conversions/PXL_20260509_102409279.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8a662efe-c248-47ef-85a2-cc2fc51ad0b5/conversions/PXL_20260509_102319786-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ### Key Plants 4 ![Begonia rex](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b7513d41-9980-4331-93e1-52b9ed961022/conversions/begonia-rex-thumbnail.webp) Begonia rex ![Gibasis 'Jose Puig'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ac29a4b6-e067-4903-afcb-9731278ebe2a/conversions/gibasis-jose-puig-thumbnail.webp) Gibasis 'Jose Puig' ![Hedera helix](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d919fdf8-4657-48e5-9b41-3b1eb18fa9f0/conversions/hedera-helix-thumbnail.webp) Hedera helix ![Streptocarpus 'Constant Nymph'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/efe9f47b-2634-43bb-ac26-f90cce4c2d8c/conversions/streptocarpus-constant-nymph-thumbnail.webp) Streptocarpus 'Constant Nymph' ![]() Buy this plant → ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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