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From the naturalistic planting in the outer beds of Hydrangea paniculata, Rhus typhina, Miscanthus sinensis and spires of Verbena hastata, the visitor is enticed from a palette of muted greens and creams through a high, intricately carved, louvred oak wall into an enchanted, secret garden brimming with jewel-like plants. The flowers of Acis autumnalis, Dahlia campanulata and Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae introduce droplet structures and soft pink into the planting in the safe space. The wall has been created by contemporary furniture maker Jan Hendzel Studio from sustainably-sourced oak. The contrasting surfaces of the louvre reflect the two areas of the garden and personify that life-changing journey into the sanctuary of The Secret Garden. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Tom Hoblyn](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/tom-hoblyn/profile_photo.webp) Tom Hoblyn Designer Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/tom-hoblyn) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f39e64ba-aea6-428c-8505-d78f2b2e3d0b/conversions/4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/dae1e6ab-fb86-4799-ae50-25e529773052/conversions/3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/111966f5-f6c5-4a82-aaeb-bc27f9636a02/conversions/2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/428ee5bc-d0af-4119-bd7c-237855f5a762/conversions/5-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Garden Builders](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/garden-builders/logo.webp) Garden Builders ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/garden-builders) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Boodles](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/boodles/logo.webp) Boodles ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/boodles) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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