Suzanne’s Mediterranean-style favourites

Miscanthus nepalensis

An elegant, relatively compact grass of up to 1m (3¼ft) tall, which is perfectly hardy and has shimmering golden tassels.

Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’

Pretty silvery-green leaves and red stems. This cornus is a good value plant that will give impact for very little work. Up to 3m (10ft).