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Hatton Garden Planters

Greening the public realm: Planters for Hatton Garden

A series of street and railing planters were installed across Hatton Garden in Holborn – London’s historic jewellery quarter and globally recognised diamond district. With over 300 independent businesses and consistently high footfall, the planter project aimed to enhance the public realm and create a greener, more welcoming streetscape.

Image: Hatton Garden BID

Meristem Design delivered the installation and planting of a network of street and railing planters across the Hatton Garden area.

The project included:

Installation of new planters across key streets
Integration with existing planters
A diverse planting scheme combining shrubs, perennials, and groundcover
Planting designed for year-round interest and urban resilience

Image: Hatton Garden BID

Bringing some colour to this busy and popular street, some of the key species include:

Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Goldstar’ and Achillea ‘Little Moonshine’ for long-lasting summer colour
Phlomis russeliana and Verbena bonariensis ‘Lollipop’ for height, movement, and pollinator value
Cornus alba ‘Baton Rouge’ and Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ for structure and year-round interest
Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’, Rosmarinus prostratus, and Sedum ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ for low-level planting and groundcover

Street and railing planters

A series of planters was introduced to soften the streetscape and bring greenery into a dense, high-footfall commercial environment.

Resilient planting design

The planting palette was selected to perform in urban conditions, including exposure and pollution. A mix of drought-tolerant and long-flowering species ensures the scheme remains robust throughout the year.

Layered planting approach

The scheme combines structure, seasonal colour, and groundcover planting to create a balanced and visually engaging aesthetic.

Year-round interest

The planting has been designed to provide visual impact across all seasons, from summer flowering to winter structure.

The planting contributes to the identity of Hatton Garden, reinforcing its position as a vibrant and well-maintained destination and creating a stronger sense of place.

Supporting a high-footfall destination

As a well-known retail and business area, Hatton Garden benefits from improved streetscape quality, enhancing the experience for visitors and those working locally.

Increased biodiversity

Pollinator-friendly planting supports bees and other wildlife, bringing ecological value into a dense urban setting.

Long-term value

With ongoing maintenance delivered by our team, the planting will continue to establish and improve over time, delivering lasting visual and environmental benefits.

Enhanced public realm

The introduction of new planting softens the street environment, creating a more attractive and welcoming setting within a busy commercial district.

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Central District Alliance BID and Hatton Garden BID

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