Royal Bank of Canada Garden
The feeling of a Canadian boreal forest is brought to life by mature pines, glacial boulders and a copper lined, burnt larch wood canopy reminiscent of wooden shelters created by hunters and travellers exploring the riverside
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At the show
- Angular paving formed from slices of glacial granite boulders
- Damp woodland planting reflects the fact that 25% of the worlds unfrozen fresh water is found in Canada
- The garden's five jack pines (Pinus banksiana) are around 50 years old
From the garden
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada and the 10th year of the RBC Blue Water Project™, the Royal Bank of Canada Garden is inspired by the vast and ecologically vital boreal forest and freshwater lakes of Canada.Stretching from the Yukon to Newfoundland and Labrador, the habitat incorporates exposed bedrock, endless forests, rushing rivers and broad wetlands. The garden seeks to create a space inspired by this landscape, rather than to recreate it. A wilder garden folds around manmade elements, crafted from materials evocative of the boreal.
Designer Charlotte Harris leads an all-female design team, including architect, technical detailer and horticulturists.
Hear from Charlotte Harris on her inspiration behind this year's Royal Bank of Canada Garden
Watch an interview with Charlotte Harris about The Royal Bank of Canada’s 2017 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden.
Create this at home
Inspired by the Royal Bank of Canada Garden
2m x 1m Planting Plan
Create your own - ‘Bespoke & Innovative’ theme of the Royal Bank of Canada Garden.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada and the 10th year of the RBC Blue Water Project™, the Royal Bank of Canada Garden is inspired by the vast and ecologically vital boreal forest and freshwater lakes of Canada. The garden seeks to create a space inspired by this landscape, rather than to recreate it – this is reflected in the planting with a mix of Canadian natives and similar planting from closer to home.
Plant Shopping List & Key
| A | Athyrium filix-femina | x1 |
| B | Cornus canadensis | x6 |
| C | Dicentra formosa aurora | x3 |
| D | Gillenia stipulata | x3 |
| E | Phlox divaricata | x4 |
| F | Viburnum opulus | x1 |
Alternatives:
| A | Polystichum setiferum | x1 |
| D | Gillenia trifoliata or Aster divaricatus | x3 |
| C | Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' | x3 |
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