Shady Coppice by Alistair Bayford

Inspired by the 'Family Monsters Garden' at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, designer Alistair Bayford shares what plants you need to re-create this look at home

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The soft pillows of Galium and Tellima provide the perfect backdrop for the spikes of Digitalis, Polygonatum and Asplenium to break through. The foliage provides contrasting textures and flowers will extend from April through to July.

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