Creeping Thyme
Common name: Creeping Thyme
Forming a fragrant carpet of tiny leaves and delicate flowers, Creeping Thyme gently spills around the copper bowl, softening its edges and creating a natural transition into the surrounding planting. Loved by bees and other pollinators, it represents the quiet beauty found in life's simplest moments.
Supplied by: David G. Ross
Sempervivum 'Cobweb Houseleek'
Common name: Cobweb Houseleek
Intricate rosettes covered with fine, web-like threads create a fascinating display of texture and form. Exceptionally resilient and drought tolerant, this unusual succulent symbolises endurance, adaptability and the remarkable beauty found in nature's smallest details.
Supplied by: Pole Green Nurseries
Erigeron 'Lavender Lady'
Common name: Fleabane
Masses of delicate lavender-pink daisy flowers create a soft, informal display that gently surrounds the feature planting. Flowering over many months, it brings movement, lightness and a sense of calm, encouraging visitors to pause and enjoy this peaceful corner of the garden.
Supplied by: Golden Valley Plants
Isolepis cernua
Common name: Fibre Optic Plant
Fine, arching stems tipped with tiny white flower heads create the illusion of glowing fibre optic strands. Positioned beside the reflective copper bowl, its graceful movement and delicate texture add a contemporary touch while enhancing the garden's peaceful, contemplative atmosphere.
Supplied by: Proctors
Cosmos 'Xanthos'
Common name: Cosmos
Grown from seed by Jan especially for Threads of Life, these soft buttery-yellow flowers bloom freely over many months, bringing gentle optimism and light to the planting. Their delicate beauty reflects hope, new beginnings and the promise that every ending can inspire something new.
Supplied by: Proctors