THE LUXE BOTANICAL

Burgundy and emerald were the key notes in this sophisticated garden by landscape designer Inge Jabara. “I wanted to achieve a bold look with both foliage and colour,” says Inge. “The greens pop against the burgundy.”

Designed to sit within the size of a regular Australian backyard, the garden featured a luxurious pathway of Turkish limestone leading to an outdoor lounge area outlined by an open pergola made from treated pine painted Dulux Black Caviar. Two ponds – sheets of water over black-painted steel – produced mirror-like reflections on either side of the path. An informal hedge of Ficus ‘Figaro’ formed a dark green backdrop while Asparagus densiflorus ‘Meyersii’ and Pittosporum tobira ‘Miss Muffet’ (both below right) added lime accents. The groundcover Heuchera ‘Black Taffeta’ (right) and the succulent Aeonium arboreum ‘Atropurpureum’ (below right) provided deep purple tones. A sculptural piece by Lump Sculpture Studio ( Faceted Orb, in aluminium with a matt-black finish, pictured right) was a chic finishing touch. ingejabaralandscapes.com.au

‘I WANTED TO SHOW THAT A GARDEN LIKE THIS IS ATTAIN ABLE .’ Inge Jabara