Mediterranean Inspired Sunny Perennial Borders
Schedule
Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand | Christchurch, CA
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Soft colours, hardy perennials, Mediterranean vibes — bring your garden to life!Join us for a creative and practical workshop exploring the beauty of hot, dry garden design. Guided by Elizabeth Wilks, you’ll create elevations of plant combinations with a selection of hardy perennials perfect for Canterbury’s summer climate.
Workshop Focus
• Designing for hot, dry conditions
• Choosing and combining resilient perennials
• Creating a balanced colour palette
• Understanding plant placement and spacing
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What’s included
Each participant will receive four tube plants* to form the foundation of your border: Pseudodictamnus mediterraneus, Festuca actae, Rosmarinus ‘Tuscan Blue’, and Cistus lusitanicus
A selection of 28 seed species in soft pinks, blues, lilacs, and hints of yellow — chosen for resilience, variety, and design potential.
*Substitutions may be required depending on availability
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Tutor Elizabeth Wilks
Elizabeth Wilks is an environmental scientist and lifelong gardener with a passion for garden design. Her diverse upbringing across Africa, the UK, and Southeast Asia has enriched her appreciation for various climates and landscapes. Since the early 1990s, she has called New Zealand home. Elizabeth's design philosophy emphasizes creating plant communities tailored to their environment, embracing Beth Chatto's "right plant, right place" approach. She focuses on developing naturalistic gardens that harmonize with their surroundings.
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Date & Pricing
Wednesday 21 January 6.30-9pm
The Kiosk, Christchurch Botanic Gardens
$129 CHS Members & Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
$169 Non-Members
Bundle the course with a CHS Membership and pay just $194
You will note we offer two ticket types: General Admission and CHS Member. A CHS Membership can save you up to 30% off workshops and courses AND provides great discounts at local retailers as well as FREE attendance at our Monthly Meeting, Garden Life.
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Where is it happening?
The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Botanic Gardens-East, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, ChristchurchEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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