Key plants in This Garden Isn’t Finished Without You sponsored by The Methodist Church

The planting is bright, resilient, diverse and colourful – to be a symbol of diversity in the face of adversity

Cynara cardunculus

Cynara cardunculus

Native to the Mediterranean, globe artichoke has big strappy silvery leaves to contrast with the soft textural grasses and texture of the cork boundary wall.

Rosa glauca

Native to mainland Europe this species-rose is used for its attractive foliage and forming purple buds. Its prickly demeanor is a contrast to its beautiful flowers and form.

Rosa glauca

Ficus carica

Ficus carica

The fig is native to the Middle-East and has many biblical references. In the bible, Luke 21:29 it is a symbol that the Lord is near. It is also a symbol of peace and prosperity.

Melica ciliata

Native to North Africa, silky-spike melic has beautiful soft and silvery heads to add a softness and calm to the planting.

Melica ciliata

Echinacea paradoxa

Echinacea paradoxa

Yellow coneflower is Native to North America and is used to float through the planting across the grasses to add movement.

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