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Flair for drama

Create a striking, year-round display in your garden with spectacular low-maintenance plants
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Theatrics

Take note of this theatrical planting scheme: blue chalk sticks, dichondra, Agave ‘Blue Glow’, kalanchoe, green santolina and Strobilanthes gossypinus.

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The secret is balance

to creating a beautiful garden is balance. Here, leafy grasses and low-growing succulents soften the geometric rigour of agaves and aloes.The secret

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Gorgeous creepers

Beautify dull fences or railings with the orange trumpet creeper (Pyrostegia venusta) – it produces a magnificent display in winter. Plant in full sun and prune lightly after flowering.

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Incorporate a walkway

Don’t forget to include a walkway in your garden bed. A subtle stepping stone pathway is ideal for improving access and bed maintenance.

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Pots

For extra impact, punctuate greenery with large urns or intriguing pots.

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Succulents galore

Dare to take risks with plant placement. Here, agave varieties burst forth from a sea of crassula and blue chalk sticks.

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A sea of blue

Blue chalk sticks

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A centrepiece

A long-lived plant, Crassula ovata will remain perfectly happy in the same pot for many years – so you had better choose one you like!

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Crucifix orchid

Add dynamite to your display through juxtaposing contrasting shapes and scale.

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Aloe ‘Outback Orange’

Intermingle bold, sculptural succulents with leafy plants and grasses to create an adventure in texture.

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Kalanchoe

While for most of the year their interesting architectural forms dominate the garden bed, it’s in winter they truly come to life with a stunning array of colourful flowers.

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