With striking pink, orange and red architectural features, the Putting Down Roots Garden in London Bridge City was originally Cityscapes’ award-winning entry in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022.

Having received a Silver Medal, the garden has been carefully relocated and repurposed in London Bridge City, on Morgan’s Lane and at King’s College London’s Guy’s Campus.

Designed by Cityscapes to bring people and plants together in a tranquil, inclusive space, the pocket park in London Bridge City is a permanent reminder of the importance of green spaces to our health and wellbeing.

The textural foliage gives the garden a gentle sense of tranquility, contrasting with the vibrant colours in the pavilion, with planters, fencing and paving made from recycled materials, reclaimed wood and low-carbon concrete. Cityscapes’ creative and ecological approach promotes more sustainable ways of making parks and gardens. 

The planting design creates an ecological plant community using layers of different heights. The choice of plants includes ferns and grasses interspersed with perennial plants, to thrive in the shady spots around the trees, creating a woodland-type setting beside the river.