Weddings, private parties, meetings, corporate functions and exhibitions are enhanced with plant life that transforms the venue and provides an overall feeling of tranquillity and happiness. A lifeless space can be transformed into a garden paradise with the right plants. Warners Nurseries provide a range of advanced stock that is ready to style any venue and add to its visual appeal. They can supply plants for practical design solutions including hedging and screening, table decorations, overhead displays, and impactful entries.

The recent styling of September Club as part of the AFL Grand Final is a perfect example of plantscaping with design, created by Vivid Design and constructed by Semken landscaping. The species, supplied by Warners, included Waterhousea for screening and privacy, and Magnolia Little gem and Gardenia to provide flower, aroma and lush foliage, alongside Helleborus and Rhaphiolepis.

URBAN LUSH

Create a lush oasis with feature foliage combined with traditional flowering plants. Hydrangeas are coming into flower at this time of year, signalling the beginning of the event season, and by late spring erupt in a glorious array of blues and whites that contrast against the deep green foliage.

Philodendron Xanadu or Ligularia provide a statement with distinctive foliage, while feature trees such as Pyrus, Acer or Magnolia grandiflora add height and scale. Gardenias not only act as effective filling shrubs but add perfumed aroma when in flower, and Azaleas create spectacular table centres with their vibrant blooms.

EDIBLES

Edibles in planters and pots provide a Mediterranean feel and enhance any food- or wine-oriented event. Courtyard Citrus is an ideal compact potted shrub and includes lime, lemon and cumquat, a favourite for Chinese New Year celebrations. Espaliered figs and pomegranates create stunning dividers or backdrops with olives and bays as feature trees or shrubs for screening.

SCULPTURAL

Add a sculptural element to the space by incorporating clipped Buxus Japonicus balls and cones, topiary conifer spirals of Juniper Spartan and Camellia sasanqua, or Luma clouds. In dry conditions and extended interior applications, consider the range of tough succulents, aloes and cacti, all with distinctive sculptural form and shape.

Unlike cut flowers and manufactured decorations, plants are not only cost effective but the ultimate recyclable accessory. When correctly maintained at an event they are easy to reuse or replant, long after the guests have gone.

Contact Warners Nurseries for more information on their incredible range of plants to transform your space for any event.