The Legacy Garden
Inspired by the timeless proverb, “Blessed is he who plants trees under whose shade he will never sit,” this foam-free installation reflects the beauty of time, growth, and nature’s transformation.
Through a broken floral arch bursting with wild, overgrown greenery, the garden tells a story of quiet persistence. An empty space and abandoned tools hint at a presence long since gone, while nature continues to thrive beyond its original boundaries, creating a wild and enchanting sanctuary.
Beyond its narrative, this piece showcases the possibilities of large-scale floral design. Structures like these can be transformed for weddings, events, and special occasions, creating immersive focal points that combine natural movement, texture, and seasonal beauty.
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You can view the flower and foliage used below.
Floral Directory
Explore the flowers and plants behind this installation below.
Name:
Achillea millefolium
Commonly known as:
Yarrow
About:
This hardy perennial produces clusters of flat-topped flowers and is commonly found in wildflower meadows.
Name:
Asplenium scolopendrium
Commonly known as:
Hart’s Tongue Fern
About:
An evergreen perennial distinguished by its glossy, strap‑like fronds. Instead of the finely divided foliage typical of many ferns, it forms smooth, tongue‑shaped leaves arranged in a lush, architectural rosette.
Name:
Carex testacea
Commonly known as:
Sedge ('Limeshine')
About:
This vibrant, evergreen ornamental sedge, is commonly known for its arching lime‑green foliage that brings a fresh, luminous accent to garden plantings.
Name:
Deschampsia cespitosa
Commonly known as:
Tufted Hair Grass ('Goldschleier')
About:
This clump‑forming ornamental grass is celebrated for its fine, shimmering golden panicles that catch the light and lend a gauzy, ethereal quality to summer planting schemes.
Name:
Dryopteris affinis
Commonly known as:
Male Fern ('Crispa')
About:
This compact, semi‑evergreen to evergreen fern is valued for its distinctively crinkled leaves. Its intricately textured foliage creates a strong, architectural presence, bringing depth to shaded planting schemes.
Name:
Geum coccineum
Commonly known as:
Avens (‘Queen of Orange’)
About:
A hardy, clump‑forming perennial that lifts the border with bright, cup‑shaped orange blooms held on slender, wiry stems.
Name:
Koeleria glauca
Commonly known as:
Blue Hair Grass or Grey‑blue Koeleria
About:
A compact, clustering perennial ornamental grass admired for its striking blue‑green foliage and its distinctive, hedgehog‑like silhouette that adds crisp texture and structure to garden designs.
Name:
Nepeta × faassenii
Commonly known as:
Catmint (‘Purrsian Blue’)
About:
This compact, free‑flowering hardy perennial blankets gardens in soft periwinkle‑blue blooms throughout the season. Its name reflects the plant’s gently mint‑scented foliage and its close botanical link to catnip.
Name:
Pitto
Commonly known as:
David Austin - ('Bathsheba'),
('Roald Dahl'),('The Shepherdess'),
('Port Sunlight'),('Wollerton Old Hall')
About:
David Austin built the world’s first global horticultural brand straight from his kitchen table. These roses remain highly fragrant, healthy, and reliably repeat‑flowering.
Name:
Antirrhinum majus
Commonly known as:
Snapdragon (white & pink)
About:
These tall, spiky flowers prefer full sun and come in a range of colours. They are known for their distinctive “dragon mouth” blooms.
Name:
Astrantia major
Commonly known as:
Masterwort ('Roma')
About:
This perennial is known for its soft-pink, pincushion-like flowers and papery, star-shaped leaves.
Name:
Cosmos Bipinnatus
Commonly known as:
Cosmos (pink & white)
About:
Native to Mexico, this cottage‑garden classic flowers from early summer until the first frost. These sun‑loving plants draw in bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators.
Name:
Digitalis × valinii
Commonly known as:
Foxglove ('Firecracker')
About:
Flowering from early to midsummer, this vibrant modern Foxglove, reaches around 1.2 metres (4 feet). It brings a bold, sun‑warmed energy to cottage borders, light woodland edges, and wildlife‑friendly spaces.
Name:
Fagus sylvatica
Commonly known as:
Beech
About:
Smooth, oval green foliage with a soft texture and seasonal colour.
Name:
Hedera helix
Commonly known as:
Ivy
About:
This evergreen climber produces dense, glossy foliage and is valued for its year-round greenery.
Name:
Matthiola incana
Commonly known as:
Stocks ('Iron Purple')
About:
A premium Stock with deep‑purple, velvety blooms on strong, upright stems, highly desired as a fragrant, long‑lasting cut flower.
Name:
Panicum virgatum
Commonly known as:
Switchgrass ('Northwind')
About:
A hardy ornamental grass celebrated for its strictly vertical, pillar‑like form and its cool olive‑ to blue‑green foliage that brings clarity and structure to late‑season plantings.
Name:
Rosa
Commonly known as:
David Austin - ('Bathsheba'),
('Roald Dahl'),('The Shepherdess'),
('Port Sunlight'),('Wollerton Old Hall')
About:
David Austin built the world’s first global horticultural brand straight from his kitchen table. These roses remain highly fragrant, healthy, and reliably repeat‑flowering.
Name:
Rosa
Commonly known as:
Spray rose ('Odilia')
About:
Best grown in full sunshine, this spray rose is valued for its strong vase life and soft colouring.
Name:
Salvia nemorosa
Commonly known as:
Wood Sage ('Caradonna’)
About:
A celebrated, award‑winning hardy perennial distinguished by its striking violet‑blue flower spires and deep purple‑black stems that seem to glow in contrast.
Name:
Stipa tenuissima
Commonly known as:
Mexican Feather Grass ('Pony Tails’)
About:
A highly popular, compact, wispy evergreen to semi‑evergreen ornamental grass admired for the delicate texture.
Name:
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Commonly known as:
Jasmine
About:
A vigorous evergreen climber grown for its fragrant white flowers. Best placed in a warm, sheltered position in full sun or light partial shade.