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As temperatures rise, plants traditionally found in the South of France may thrive in southern English gardens. To adapt to these shifts, the garden showcases resilient ‘future trees’ like Zelkova serrata and Pinus mugo ‘Mughus’, which can endure drought, flooding, and rising temperatures. Inspired by architectural rainscaping techniques, the garden incorporates features to manage flooding while also promoting water harvesting to ensure precious water reserves for dry periods. A steel water tank on the rear boundary wall collects rainwater runoff. The walls are made from 3D printed material, which produces less waste and CO2 and does not require foundations to be built. A pergola, constructed with cantilevered troughs suspended in a stone arch, captures rainwater and directs it to a water feature, which overflows during heavy rainfall. The permeable paths and paving are also strategically designed to channel water towards designated flooding areas. The garden includes a family seating area for relaxation. The planting palette is peach, blue and rust and has a cottage garden style, but features plants more often associated with southern France and northern Spain such as Persicaria virginiana ‘Filiformis’, Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finnis’ and Salvia sclarea. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Baz Grainger](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/baz-grainger/profile_photo.jpg) Baz Grainger Designer The Landscape Tailor ](https://gardensdb.com/people/baz-grainger) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/61fa3241-70fb-44c6-a390-6e83756198f0/conversions/rainy-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6a85f6cc-479d-446d-88a1-63509ec43563/conversions/r3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7271cef7-3da4-4f42-b07f-0d0d01ab9e47/conversions/r4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7df88cdd-2118-4539-bddf-fcc82685aed3/conversions/r2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f99c0309-d1f1-43bc-896f-37cc68015ddb/conversions/1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/031c35ef-e96d-4a5a-b502-68952c564acb/conversions/2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/605c6222-67cc-4858-8aa8-691f89c4bb10/conversions/1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b21ca328-b064-4a4d-9f8b-702ad3378898/conversions/render-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/32fd2cd1-f897-4d2d-b047-1264f0a599a4/conversions/1000023699-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8ad452f2-a667-41c1-94e3-f38d5554426b/conversions/1000023700-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/32ea403e-6350-48e2-8d02-47cbfed016a7/conversions/1000023703-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/53b080d5-3ba7-4da5-b350-432317ae4429/conversions/1000023702-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e09998e5-3cb2-4326-8361-e3feb5ca537f/conversions/1000023705-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/02bcf4e9-ba0c-4308-bd8b-a6f5d770e3aa/conversions/1000023704-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/270ecdb0-a8ca-43ec-aa5d-f07da76fa72b/conversions/1000023706-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d05a473e-70f5-45ea-8d44-bcce70b90629/conversions/1000023707-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/aa9928a5-e8dd-490a-bd90-805e2977d094/conversions/1000023708-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9e708b00-6af6-4c2f-aa8b-1444f1bc8ce5/conversions/1000023709-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/db1fc3d3-54fb-4be6-9df3-e542d0da3c47/conversions/1000023713-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/4b111ca1-a62c-4134-b382-4065673cab1a/conversions/1000023714-gallery.webp) Show 3 more Show less ![]() / Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ### Key Plants 5 ![Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f0257e35-fcf9-41da-8205-dd3ef94b0396/conversions/artemisia-ludoviciana-valerie-finnis-thumbnail.webp) Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' ![Persicaria virginiana 'Filiformis'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a8878e12-e95c-4485-a35b-5c8b244311b5/conversions/persicaria-virginiana-filiformis-thumbnail.webp) Persicaria virginiana 'Filiformis' ![Pinus mugo 'Mughus'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/40305a3c-bb27-44ad-adbf-95fb92aa13de/conversions/pinus-mugo-mughus-thumbnail.webp) Pinus mugo 'Mughus' ![*Salvia sclarea*](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cf67a0f0-1746-4f39-9385-24a7ea71b7e2/conversions/salvia-sclarea-thumbnail.webp) *Salvia sclarea* ![Zelkova serrata](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/053d16ea-ff61-436b-bd06-777dc8a2d07a/conversions/zelkova-serrata-thumbnail.webp) Zelkova serrata ![]() Buy this plant → Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Landform Consultants](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/landform/logo.png) Landform Consultants ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/landform-consultants) ### Suppliers 3 - [ ![Green-Wood By Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/green-wood-by-design/logo.webp) Green-Wood By Design Oak frame ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/green-wood-by-design) - [ ![Shade Landscapes](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/shade-landscapes/logo.webp) Shade Landscapes Water Element ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/shade-landscapes) - [ ![Aquascape](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/aquascape/logo.webp) Aquascape Ecosystem Pond ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/aquascape) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Killik & Co](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/killik-co/logo.webp) Killik & Co ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/killik-co) ![](/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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