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Tender Tender, cool or frost-free glasshouse (1°C to 5°C) H1a H1b H1c H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 Where it was planted 1 garden ---------- - ![A naturalistic garden features layered slate steps leading to a tall, dark abstract bat ear sculpture, surrounded by lush planting with dark purple foliage, white flowers, and delicate pink and white wildflowers in black planters.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/29080444-837e-422d-b2d3-ccc97969c6ac/conversions/The-Bat-Conservation-Trusts-Nocturnal-Garden-2026-05-19-at-09.36.45-(3)-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-bat-conservation-trusts-nocturnal-garden) All About Plants ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-peoples-choice-best-all-about-plants-garden/icon.webp) People's Choice Best All About Plants Garden 360° tour 360° tour available RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 The Bat Conservation Trust's Nocturnal Garden Melanie Hick 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 ![Melanie Hick](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/melanie-hick/profile_photo.jpg) #### Melanie Hick Garden Designer Melanie Hick Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/people/melanie-hick) ### Studio 1 - [ 1 garden ![Melanie Hick Gardens](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/melanie-hick/logo.png) #### Melanie Hick Gardens Bespoke garden design company in the UK, Australia and online. Based in London. ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/melanie-hick-gardens) Good company Often planted with -------------------- Plants that share a plant list with Matthiola longipetala, ranked by how many gardens combine them. 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