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The garden’s shape is inspired by the yellow and black radiation symbol – a familiar sign in hospital cancer centres – with three curved blades emanating from a central point. Continuing this theme, three large, raised Corten planters are set between curved seating, offering a degree of privacy between the benches. In the planters, a limited colour palette focuses on white blooms with warm yellow accents, while above the seats, seven parasol-trained trees provide much-needed shade. At the heart of the garden, a circular water feature supports a dramatic open sphere made up of steel rings. The sphere is not completely bound by rings – some, detached and levitating above the water, symbolise the eradication of cancerous cells and the process of healing. The sphere is reflective gold to represent the power of the sun. The garden is bordered by a variety of trees and an abundance of wildflowers to attract insects and pollinators. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS The people behind it Designers ----------- - [ CH Carolyn Hardern Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/carolyn-hardern) - [ JJ Jon Jarvis Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/jon-jarvis) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/016a4446-e7b5-4401-b513-b0f68af7112c/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8dcba3f9-e547-4f0e-bb85-c2d025fb4b62/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/065439cd-c120-43b1-91f7-11a8cefdc966/conversions/image_3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3e9aeee3-a3bb-4d3e-92f0-cf60debce595/conversions/image_4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7e67b683-ad08-4b31-b4b2-96bcea1c3ef9/conversions/image_5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c8b16c08-36e8-4893-9131-97f6ffcc2299/conversions/image_12-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Sponsors 3 - [ ![Breedon Special Aggregates](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/breedon-special-aggregates/logo.webp) Breedon Special Aggregates ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/breedon-special-aggregates) - [ ![Wright Landscapes](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/wright-landscapes/logo.webp) Wright Landscapes ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/wright-landscapes) - [ ![Jewson](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/jewson/logo.webp) Jewson ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/jewson) ![](/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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