Sonja’s use of structure and planting choices such as Achillea ‘Terracotta’ and Anthemis ‘E.C. Buxton’ articulate the emergence of sunlight from shade. Sonja has used native species such as Digitalis lutea (foxglove), Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan) and Verbena off. grandiflora ‘Bampton’ paying homage to the local landscape which has been a comfort to so many throughout the pandemic. Blocks of exuberant, colourful, uplifting planting explodes from an abstract black tunnel, symbolising emotions of freedom, joy, happiness and especially – hope.

Sonja’s design demonstrates how anyone can incorporate a slice of an abstract and vibrant countryside border into their outside space, however small.

This garden was relocated to the bug hotel at the Victoria Leeds shopping centre. You can view the project, which one another award here.

Location

Belvoir Castle, UK