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Timeless Formal Garden

Structured evergreens provide a classic framework for drifts of fragrant perennials and climbing vines. This combination offers enduring elegance and a sense of order.

Core plants

Defines the look. The minimum you need.

Shrubsfront

No1

Common Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

Climbersback

No2

Ivy

Hedera helix

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No3

Salvia Caradonna

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Climbersback

No4

Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Treesback

No5

English Oak

Quercus robur

Full palette

Fills all zones and extends seasonal interest.

Flowering Plantsfront

No6

Catmint

Nepeta x faassenii

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No7

Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata

Treesback

No8

Small-leaved Lime

Tilia cordata

Also pairs well

Swap candidates for more variety.

Grassesfront

No9

Perennial Ryegrass

Lolium perenne