The Laurent-Perrier Garden
designed by Jinny Blom
The Laurent-Perrier Garden was a garden of reflection inspired by the 'journey of life', a warm, peaceful setting, naturalistically planted and with finely handcrafted details.
A sculptural progression of circular shapes structured this garden and acted as moon gates to and from the garden. A simple and transparent bronze solar gate at the garden's entrance symbolised life beginning, inviting visitors in. This was echoed by a complex, floating lunar gate suspended above a dark, still pond with stepping stones, symbolising more challenging transitions in life.
The planting was lush, floral and delicate, making lavish use of Astrantia. Strong sheer hedges, candle-shaped trees and sculptural structures provided balance.
A high, clipped hornbeam hedge formed a solid enclosure broken only by the entrance. Within the garden, five fastigiate oaks were planted at the axis of each paving panel, providing vertical punctuation. The dominant colours were burgundy, claret and soft pinks, shot through with lime green, and flashes of orange.
