🌾 Adulthood, Learning & Growth

Common name: Sedge

With its fine, arching foliage and graceful, fountain-like form, 'Frosted Curls' adds movement and texture throughout the season. Its resilience and ability to soften the planting reflect the adaptability, balance and quiet strength that develop through the experiences of adult life.

Supplied by: David G. Ross

Common name: Mexican Feather Grass

Delicate, feathery foliage catches the light and sways gently with the slightest breeze, bringing softness and movement to the border. Its graceful nature reminds us that strength is not always found in standing still, but in learning to adapt, bend and grow through life's changing seasons.

Supplied by: David G. Ross

Common name: Weeping Lovegrass

Forming graceful fountains of fine, arching foliage, Weeping Lovegrass brings elegance, texture and constant movement to the border. Its flowing habit responds beautifully to the gentlest breeze, symbolising resilience, adaptability and the quiet confidence that grows through life's experiences.

Supplied by: Coolings 

Common name: Cosmos

Grown from seed by Jan especially for Threads of Life, these soft apricot-pink flowers bloom generously from summer into autumn, bringing warmth and gentle movement to the planting. Their delicate appearance belies a remarkable resilience, reflecting how confidence, wisdom and personal growth often flourish through life's experiences.

Common name: White Coneflower

Elegant white flowers with distinctive raised centres bring a sense of calm and quiet confidence to the border. Loved by bees and butterflies, 'White Swan' flowers throughout summer, symbolising resilience, wisdom and the enduring strength that develops through life's experiences.

Supplied by: David G. Ross

Common name: Cornflower

Grown from seed by Jan especially for Threads of Life, these vibrant blue flowers bring cheerful colour and attract bees and other pollinating insects throughout the summer. Long associated with hope and resilience, they reflect the confidence, friendships and experiences that enrich our lives as we continue to grow.

Common name: Coral Bells

Dark burgundy foliage flecked with vibrant pink provides striking year-round colour and contrast. The unexpected flashes of colour among the darker leaves symbolise the discoveries, opportunities and moments of inspiration that help shape our lives through adulthood.

Supplied by: Plantagogo

Common name: Fleabane

Masses of delicate lavender-pink daisy flowers create a soft, natural display from late spring into autumn. Its generous flowering habit and quiet resilience reflect the steady personal growth, enduring friendships and lasting experiences that become woven into life's journey.

Supplied by: Golden Valley Plants