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Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C) H1a H1b H1c H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 Where it was planted 1 garden ---------- - ![A contemporary garden with a contorted pine tree, a timber pavilion, and a naturalistic pond with a small waterfall flowing from a light concrete deck.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/060a23ed-e212-4379-b0e5-fbc1426e6499/conversions/87CEA9EA-4A1C-4D43-ACC6-0F6250C027CB_1_102_o-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-asthma-and-lung-uk-breathing-space-garden) Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal 360° tour 360° tour available RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 The Asthma and Lung UK Breathing Space Garden Angus Thompson 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 ![Angus Thompson](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/angus-thompson/profile_photo.webp?v=af80e32c-5caa-4558-9d30-7eb6b03a41e3) #### Angus Thompson Angus Thompson Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/angus-thompson) ### Studio 1 - [ 1 garden ![Angus Thompson Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/angus-thompson-design/logo.webp?v=24b9414e-44f8-4379-adf3-40de64a1b91d) #### Angus Thompson Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/angus-thompson-design) Good company Often planted with -------------------- Plants that share a plant list with Spiraea betulifolia, ranked by how many gardens combine them. 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