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The theme of the pocket focuses on drought tolerant plants that can thrive and survive in hot, dry and low fertile conditions and are good for pollinators. The pocket is inspired by dry meadow and gravel garden planting schemes that are resilient and can adapt to a warming climate. Plants: Plants include: Achillea, Kniphofia, Eryngium, Salvia and ornamental grasses for colour, structure and texture. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Tom Pilgrim](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/tom-pilgrim/profile_photo.webp?v=8aace005-3c2e-4d42-8959-fea1a899975f) Tom Pilgrim Designer Tom Pilgrim Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/tom-pilgrim) Look around 360° photo ------------ Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama. Click and drag to look around. Scroll to zoom. Tap and drag to look around. Pinch to zoom. 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