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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 naturalistic woodland garden features a wooden hut with a round window, elevated timber steps, a tall balancing rock sculpture, and a rocky path winding through lush trees and colourful wildflowers.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9ce7e133-3134-436b-be03-77c16a68812c/conversions/The-Outward-Bound-Garden-Anything-is-Possible-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-outward-bound-garden-anything-is-possible) Opens in 186 days Show Garden RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2027 The Outward Bound Garden: Anything is Possible Juliet Sargeant Who uses it Designers & studios ------------------------- The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in. ### Designer 1 - [ 1 garden ![Juliet Sargeant](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/juliet-sargeant/profile_photo.jpg) #### Juliet Sargeant Garden Designer Juliet Sargeant Gardens & Landscapes ](https://gardensdb.com/people/juliet-sargeant) Good company Often planted with -------------------- Plants that share a plant list with Hydrangea scandens, ranked by how many gardens combine them. 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