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"A Garden for Christchurch". A complete list of plants used to create this garden designed by Xanthe White and presented by Daltons Ltd. Read about Xanthe's inspiration for the garden and the sculpture by Tim Royall commissioned especially for the event.
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Designed by Xanthe White
When we look at rebuilding a city it is not a matter of choosing one path. Our gardens, like our homes, need to embrace both our heritage and our future. They need to provide a place for us to look to the horizon, as well as a sanctuary in which to retreat from the challenges of life.
Presents
A Garden for
Christchurch
Our gardens, like our homes, need to embrace both our heritage and our future.
This duality is the centre of the design for this garden which works to use passive design to create
a garden that is sustainable and contemporary, but also celebrates the horticultural heritage of
Canterbury. The space is divided into two areas; one which is open, bold and outward looking,
and the other sunken garden which is intimate and enclosed. These spaces also provide a contrast
in passively heating and cooling spaces that can be moved between as the seasons change.
The simplicity of the locally sourced stone used in different forms through the design embraces
contemporary design principles, while the complex and diverse selection of plant materials
celebrates Christchurch’s heritage as our garden capitol.
Green wall❀Rubus pentalobus (orangeberry)❀Mentha cunninghamii (native mint)❀Geranium ‘Purple Passion’ PVR❀Fuchsia procumbens ❀Tetragonia tetragonioides (NZ spinach)❀Astelia ‘Westland’ ❀Elatostema rugosum (parataniwha)❀Oxalis magellanica (native oxalis)❀Adiantum hispidulum
(rosy maidenhair fern)❀Adiantum aethiopicum
(maidenhair fern)❀Asplenium oblongifolium
(shining spleenwort)❀Asplenium oblongifolium x
lamprophyllum ❀Asplenium bulbiferum x oblongifolium❀Pellaea rotundifolia (button fern)❀Asplenium bulbiferum
(hen & chicken fern)
Sculpted by Tim Royall
Commissioned especially for the Ellerslie International Flower Show in Christchurch and sculpted in black marble sourced from Takaka in Golden Bay, South Island.
‘Una legge di natura’ has been shaped around the concept that nature is the predominant force in our world. In spite of our attempts to control, manipulate and overrule the principals of nature, it will always regain the upper hand. The central block represents human presence and endeavour while the ‘ribbon’ is nature itself, enveloping all that we have done and regaining control.
‘Una legge di natura’ (A law of nature)
Dry garden❀Cynara scolymus (globe artichoke)❀Nepetasibirica ‘Souvenir D’Andre
Chaudron’ (catmint)❀Rosa Flower Carpet ‘Gold’❀Calocephalus brownii (cushion bush)❀Convolvulus mauritanicus ‘Blue Lake’❀Eryngium planum ‘Blue Hobbit’
(sea holly)❀Lithodora ‘Grace Ward’❀Helianthemum ‘Wisley Primrose’
(rock rose)❀Salvia ‘Blue Hills’❀Scabiosa ochroleuca❀Federation Daisy ‘Sulemio’ ❀Santolina chamaecyparissus❀Anigozanthos ‘Bush Bonanza’
(kangaroo paw)❀Salvia ‘Aztec Blue’❀Blueberry - specimens❀Euphorbia glauca❀Isotoma fluviatilis❀Pimelea prostrata ‘Misty Blue’❀Astelia graminea ‘Spider’❀Wahlenbergia gracilis❀Mazus pumilio❀Brachycome sinclairii❀Corokia ‘Cheesemanii’❀Corokia ‘Silver Ghost’ PVR ❀Ratibida pinnata ❀Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage)❀Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage)
Daltons Premium Lawn Soil is a screened, weed-free soil used extensively in the turf
and landscaping industries due to its ease of handling and excellent growth properties. It is free draining and open with a high organic content providing excellent water holding properties.
Our paths are laid with Daltons Decorative Pebble (Coarse & Fine) - attractive rounded pumice stones of various rustic and earthy tones. They are evenly graded, hard wearing and perfect for practical and decorative purposes. Perfect as ground cover and in pathways, as well as a drainage medium around pipes, behind retaining walls and in soak holes.
Daltons All Purpose Garden Mix is specially formulated for flower beds, planter
boxes and vegetable gardens. Its special blend of fertilisers provide a safe supply of nutrients to ensure
superior gardening results. It can be used to increase organic matter content in all soil types by improving
aeration, drainage and water holding capacity.
Green garden❀Rosa Flower Carpet ‘Scarlet’ ❀Ligularia tussilaginea ‘Cristata’❀Dahlia ‘Oregon’❀Cymbopogpen citratus (lemongrass)❀Rubus pentalobus (orangeberry)❀Rhubarbarum rheum (rhubarb)❀Pseudowintera ‘Red Glow’ ❀Mentha cunninghamii (native mint)❀Geranium ‘Purple Passion’ PVR❀Fuchsia procumbens❀Astelia ‘Westland’❀Elatostema rugosum (parataniwha)❀Oxalis magellanica (native oxalis)❀Pratia physaloides❀Mazus radicans❀Juncus pallidus❀Blechnum novae-zelandiae (kiokio)❀Doodia australis (pukupuku)❀Canna indica ‘Tropicanna Black’❀Lobelia cardinalis
‘Compliment Scarlet’
Specimen trees❀Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
(white Himilayan birch)❀Acer palmatum (japanese maple)❀Hedge - Griselinia littoralis
‘Ardmore Emerald’
Daltons Washed Sand (No.1) is washed and
screened, 100% clean and contaminant free,
making it perfect for school sand pits,
hypha tufa, paving and
mortar.
We’ve used Daltons Garden Mulch to reduce
the need for watering and
to suppress weeds. It also stimulates a natural increase
of soil microbes which are beneficial in developing strong
and healthy root systems. Daltons Garden Mulch greatly
enhances garden health and a plant’s ability to use
available nutrients.
Daltons All Purpose Garden Mix is specially formulated for flower beds, planter
boxes and vegetable gardens. Its special blend of fertilisers provide a safe supply of nutrients to ensure
superior gardening results. It can be used to increase organic matter content in all soil types by improving
aeration, drainage and water holding capacity.
The choice of profesionals, the choice of gardeners.
www.daltons.co.nz
Daltons are passionate supporters of the NZ horticulture industry and are delighted with this garden, which highlights NZ’s great plant breeders, nurseries and quality landscape design. As their relationship with Xanthe White dates back to 2003, they knew Xanthe’s garden would be something beautiful, considered and unique.
Once again, Xanthe has come up with something that is original and inspiring, yet attainable. Daltons are proud to present “A Garden for Christchurch”.
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