Purple reign: how shade became British gardeners’ favourite
British gardeners are increasingly favoring purple-hued plants like lavender and salvia over traditional grey paving and lawn-heavy designs. Research from the Royal Horticultural Society indicates a shift toward more naturalistic, colorful garden aesthetics.
Why it matters
Reflects changing consumer preferences in home design and horticulture, signaling a move toward biodiversity and color-rich landscaping.
More than 11,000 visitors of RHS Garden Wisley’s Hilltop were asked to pick their favourite colour for plants. More than 11,000 visitors of RHS Garden Wisley’s Hilltop were asked to pick their favourite colour for plants. Gardens Purple reign: how shade became British gardeners’ favourite Britons move away from trend of grey paving and pristine lawns in an embrace of colour, with lavender a top choice
Prefer the Guardian on Google If you manage to spot a garden in bloom this summer, beyond the strips of bleached and torched grass, there may be one colour you see more than any other: purple, the horticultural hue of the season.
Plants such as lavender, salvias and catmint are in vogue, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), which conducted extensive research into the colours Britons best love to see in their gardens.
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