The planting at Grosvenor Square takes a natural, woodland inspired approach, with a mix of trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and wetland plants across the garden. Designed to respond to different conditions and seasons, the planting will evolve over time, bringing year round interest and supporting wildlife.
Featuring c.70,000 new plants, 44 new trees, new wetlands and c. 80,000 new bulbs, the square is a natural haven for wildlife and habitats, blending beauty and biodiversity to create a place for visitors and residents to reconnect with nature.
Through the square’s transformation, the planting across the square has increased from 140 square metres to 8,000 square metres.
A beautiful new woodland walk has been created under the mature existing trees at Grosvenor Square, surrounded by a rich tapestry of textures, colours, forms, and silhouettes providing endless opportunities for visitors to immerse themselves in nature in the heart of the West End.
The new oval lawn at Grosvenor Square takes inspiration from original 1720s design by Grosvenor’s Estate Surveyor, Thomas Barlow. The wild flowering lawn will attract pollinators and be a place for visitors to enjoy.
Sakura Cherry Trees, donated by the Sakura Cherry Tree Project, are a symbol of the never-changing friendship between Japan and Great Britain.
The wetlands feature marginal and emergent plants to provide the perfect launch pads for dragonflies.
Find out more about the planting in the garden in this booklet.
The September 11 Memorial Garden was created in memory of all those who lost their lives in the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America. It is a permanent living memorial and a testament to the love and courage of those who lost family, friends or colleagues.
The garden is timeless and enduring, is a place for peaceful contemplation and looks to the future while remembering the past.