more inspiration from harlow carr....

In the valley area developed by late curator Geoffrey Smith, the eye is led to a deep burgundy maple acer purpureum dissectum through the lush and contrasting foliage of large groups of ferns and hostas. In the foreground an astilbe tries to grab our attention. A simple planting scheme that works brilliantly.
Meadow areas are well represented in the informal planting of the gardens providing relaxed form and diverse colour for a long period.