South East England

Self-binding gravel paths wind around the plant-packed borders – a riot of colourful plants with strikingly strong contrasts. Choices include vibrant Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’, rich mahogany Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cappuccino’, chartreuseyellow Hakonechloa macra SunFlare (= ‘Habsfl007’) and ruby-flushed Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’. © Clive Nichols

This garden designer said no to pastels to create his colour-packed plot inspired by his travels

Planting designer Jānis Raubiška has taken inspiration from across the world for his vibrant garden in SurreyShow more

The deep beds are crammed with a complex tapestry of perennial interest, with an emphasis on foliage that ranges from the fresh, grassy growth of Hakonechloa macra to the deep-plum leaves of Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’.

Planting for a dry and shady urban garden

In a twist on the traditional English cottage garden, Katie Guillebaud’s design for a plot in a voguish Oxford neighbourhood combines naturalistic planting with the cosmopolitan feel of the urban village in a thoroughly modern marriage. Words Jodie Jones. Photographs Jason Ingram.Show more

In a hilltop location, bands of Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Rosea’, Phlomis russeliana and self-seeded Lychnis coronaria support each other in a densely planted flower garden. The sun is setting through a Catalpa bignonioides and great plumes of Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ hide the parking area.

How to create a flower-filled hillside garden

In a garden designed by Anoushka Feiler, masses of flowers cascade down a hillside, running riot around hard-landscaped family areas so they are barely visible in summer. Words Kendra Wilson. Photographs Eva Nemeth.Show more

Bottom pond Exbury Gardens

Virtual Garden Tour | Exbury Gardens

Discover Exbury Gardens in Hampshire in another of our virtual garden tours to enjoy without leaving the houseShow more