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Hellebore blooms will bring life to your garden from winter through to spring
green foliage. The weeping lilly pilly tree (Waterhousea floribunda) and fragrant star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) create a great contrast. “Planting deep green bay trees (Laurus nobilis) or creepers such as climbing figs (Ficus pumila) provides a backdrop of dark green that really makes white flowers pop, whether cool or warm white,” says Tim. “Avoid lime and yellow leaved plants as they will
clash with cool-white colours.” If you’re keen on warmer white florals, the lighter green leaves of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’, Arthropodium ‘Te Puna’ and lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis) are a good match. “For a more exotic space, large leaved plants like Abyssinian banana, nolina or a tree aloe look amazing with creamy whites,” says Matt Leacy. Try planting pockets of interest with silver or grey foliage plants. “The neat and upright Adenanthos ‘Platinum’ work well as a contrast and there are even some plants, like Dianthus ‘Memories’, that have both grey foliage and pure white flowers,” says Tim. These details will help give the garden a sense of depth and movement. Material world When choosing materials to complement your plant palette, stick to neutrals. “Weathered timber and soft-grey limestone are the perfect accompaniments to a white garden,” says Matt. They’re not over-powering and impart a sense of elegance and sophistication to the space. “If you want to experiment with textures, cobbles or terracotta also work really well.” ¿ WARM WHITE
Wisteria ‘Alba’ Long racemes of lightly scented blooms, cascading over soft green foliage. Strong support is required for this climber.
Daphne ‘Odora alba’ Compact shrub with clusters of exquisitely perfumed blooms. Plant in full sun or part shade and water sparingly once established.
Rhaphiolepis ‘Cosmic White’ This ornamental shrub will grow in most locations and poor soils. Low maintenance once established.
Camellia ‘Japonica’ Hardy evergreen with pure white flowers. Plant en-masse in full sun or part shade.
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Flannel flower (Actinotus helianthi) Velvety white daisy-like blooms with silvery foliage. Grows in most areas (except tropics); needs to be planted in free-draining soil.
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