Roof terrace garden

Hot colours and exotic planting on an exposed roof.

Soft landscaping for a roof terrace with thin soil and a highly exposed aspect. The theme was hot colours and exotic planting.

The brief

Bring colour and an exotic, holiday feel to a large decked terrace above the treetops, using plants that can take wind, sun and shallow soil.

What we did

Planted beds frame the decking and run along the glass balustrade, so the planting can be enjoyed from every seat without blocking the view.

The planting

Red and purple spiky foliage, hot-coloured flowers and bold exotic shapes, chosen to stand up to the exposure and thrive in shallow beds.

Project details

• Garden: Roof terrace

• Conditions: Thin soil, highly exposed

• Theme: Hot colours, exotic planting

• Work: Soft landscaping and planting