The Nordic is the result of a very close collaboration with celebrated Scandinavian design expert and writer, Reena Simon. Infusing the essence of the Hygge philosophy on interior design and rustic living, with the simplicity and naturalistic focus of Scandinavian landscape and garden design, this theme is full of character, warmth and nature through every season.
Structure and height comes from Silver Birch and Hydrangea quercifolia, with year-round structure and form provided by grasses such as Miscanthus and Molinia with their delicate, trembling seed heads as well as ferns like the 'Autumn Fern', Dryopteris erythrosora. Subtle colour is delivered through the magnificent Echinacea 'White Swan', Astilbe and Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies'.
Relaxed seating matches the textural planting that frames Reena's iconic Nordic home
The Nordic
View from the pathway
There are a number of key elements that effortlessly combine to create your Nordic garden.
Dark green
Soft brown
Light white
Snow white
Plum purple
An informal planting style creates a garden in harmony with its natural surroundings.
Scented shrubs, soft grasses and structural ferns inspire a sense of calm and tranquility.
A theme for every season, with visual interest from sunny midsummer, to frosty midwinter.
We've worked hard to create plant combinations that not only transport you to rural Scandinavia, but also flex to your space (e.g. its size & position) and needs (e.g. pet-friendly).
This means that the plant choices may vary from order to order, to ensure the best results for you.
A visually interesting, structural shrub such as dwarf Pine forms the design’s centrepiece
Impressive plants such as the Dryopteris fern add form and substance to the design
Elegant, tall perennials such as Veronicastrum and Gaura need little space to bring height and impact to the design
Elegant grasses such as Stipa tenuissima create flow and movement through the design
Ground plants such as Tiarella and wild Strawberry create carpets of colour
A visually interesting, structural shrub such as Hydrangea forms the design’s centrepiece
Impressive plants such as the Sarcococca add form and substance to the design
Elegant, tall perennials such as Echinacea and Sanguisorba need little space to bring height and impact to the design
Elegant grasses such as Luzula nivea create flow and movement through the design
Ground plants such as Geranium and wild Strawberry create carpets of colour
Each design in this theme has been carefully curated to give you the perfect balance of statement plants, varying heights and flowering throughout the year, in both shade and sun.
Please note that we create your design based on a range of plants to ensure they best suit your space, aspect and flower bed(s) size - the plants mentioned on this page are representative of the theme but there can be variations!
We have three different shapes and sizes of the The Mediterranean available with our Instant Beds, designed for both sunny and shady spots within in your garden. Or, you can go Bespoke if you want something little more personalised.
Small: £92
100 x 60 cm - 7 plants
Medium: £188
150 x 80 cm - 15 plants
Large: £380
200 x 100 cm - 25 plants
Small: £172
200 x 60 cm - 14 plants
Medium: £380
250 x 80 cm - 25 plants
Large: £460
300 x 100 cm - 33 plants
Small: £72
80 x 80 cm - 4 plants
Medium: £108
120 x 120 cm - 8 plants
Large: £284
180 x 180 cm - 18 plants
