About the garden

A garden room is often perceived as a remote and romantic Victorian space. A walk around a glass conservatory or orangery at a botanical garden will engender a positive and restorative frame of mind. This Indoor Plant Garden shows that anyone can find a spot in their homes – however small – to create a contemporary take on this theme.

Modern eco grow-lighting and self watering containers will allow myriad houseplants to flourish. “When Matisse dies, Chagall will be the only painter left who understands what colour really is,” claimed Picasso in 1964. By incorporating Chagall’s vibrant and bold colour palette, this design brings a touch of artistic inspiration to houseplants. The juxtaposition of vibrant flowers and foliage next to green textured houseplants will create a visually stunning display.

Does the design promote anything topical or newsworthy?

Houseplants can be more than just green! In addition to a calming area of textured green foliage, there will also be a pop of colour inspired by Chagall’s bold palette.

With the right mix of colour and texture, a plain room can be transformed into a vibrant, energised environment. Unfortunately, many current concepts lack this crucial element, making this design a refreshing and necessary addition to any plant-lover’s home.

Plants

This garden will be made up of 80 key plants, with another 150 background contrasting plants.

Five key plants

• Streptocarpus ‘Albatross’ – white
• Streptocarpus ‘Dibleys Patricia’ – deep purple
• Streptocarpus ‘Matilda’ – pink
• Begonia ‘Moulin Rouge’
• Begonia sizemoreae

Strong coloured plants will emphasise the contrast between green texture foliage and colourful flowering houseplants.

Unusual, unfamiliar or unsung plant heroes within the design

Colourful houseplants – they don’t have to be just green!

Where the plants have been grown and suppliers

Uniquely, all the plants are grown and propagated at Dibley’s nursery.

Does the design promote environmental responsibility?

Every plant is propagated and grown on the designer’s Welsh nursery – no air miles. The plants used will be used again for future displays, stock for cutting material or sold.

Green credentials at the nursery: 58 solar panels, using locally sourced woodchip for heating, recycling water from greenhouse roofs, LED lighting, and sustainable packaging.