The cobalt river of Iris snakes through the L'Heure Bleu planting drawing the eye back to the purple shadow of the Smoke Bush Cotinus. This planting was inspired by the iconic Guerlaine perfume of the same name - alluding to the magical skies between sunset and darkness. Half way up the slope facing west this is the perfect place to catch the last of the sun & reflect on the the day. All the plants in this section have a blue hue, even the poppies, which gives an air of sultry seduction. For me this is a cocoon of tranquillity.
