Soft blues, pinks and purples reign in this garden tucked into the rolling Leicestershire countryside.

The two terraces of warm sandstone are linked by a mixed productive and flower garden paved with setts and neatly bordered by low box hedging.

The planting was all done in the past 18 months… which shows how rapidly a garden can mature into a beautiful space for family and friends to enjoy. And enjoy it we did… the paella al fresco, served on the top terrace amid tea and fairy lights, was delicious!

Key plants are listed below…

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Key plants:

Allium schoenoprasum (edible chives)

Iris ‘Jane Philips’

Salvia ‘Mainacht’

Allium hollandicum

Stachys byzantina

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘William Guiness’

Digitalis purpurea ‘Alba’

Buxus sempervirens

Euphorbia x ‘Martinii’