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Hardy Hardy, cold winter (-15°C to -10°C) H1a H1b H1c H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 Where it was planted 1 garden ---------- - ![A sculptural garden features tall, undulating mounds in terracotta red and ochre orange, surrounding a metal dining table and chairs, with pine trees and sparse green plants.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e5d75ef7-340f-4510-bc29-0431cf476f1d/conversions/The-Project-Giving-Back-Garden-2026-05-19-at-09.41.12-(2)-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-project-giving-back-garden) Feature Garden 360° tour 360° tour available RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 The Project Giving Back Garden James Basson Who uses it Designers & studios ------------------------- The people and studios credited on the gardens above, with how many of those gardens each worked on. ### Designer 1 - [ 1 garden ![James Basson](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/james-basson/profile_photo.webp?v=0a2053b8-14d0-452d-9aec-99beb0557f42) #### James Basson jamesscapedesign ](https://gardensdb.com/people/james-basson) Good company Often planted with -------------------- Plants that share a plant list with Erica scoparia, ranked by how many gardens combine them. 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