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Soto Classic - Partial - Wide
A classic structured planting scheme for partial shade
£281.25
£375
25% OFF
(Price varies by border length)
Easy to care for
Scented
Flowering
Key information
Timeless and elegant, Soto Classic combines formal structure and soft blooms. This collection will complement any outside space and has been designed to sit in both urban and rural spaces. The multi tones of the green foliage create a sense of depth and the purple flowers are loved by pollinators.
The wide collections are suitable for borders approximately 1 – 1.5m deep (from front to back).
Delivery & Returns
SOTO GARDENS EDITS AND COLLECTIONS: Orders placed using the spring 2025 pre-order discount will be delivered in the spring. A member of the Soto team will be in touch to organise delivery. Soto deliver nationwide for all plants, pots and accessories via our courier partner, DPD within 3-7 working days. Delivery is free for all orders over £75. For orders under £75, we charge £6. If you would like your order delivered after this period, please let us know when you’d like to take receipt in the delivery notes. Soto Guests, including BIG GREEN EGG, GARDEN TRADING and FLOWERBX are delivered in accordance with their T&C’s. Please see our delivery and returns page for more information. Please contact Soto if you’ve any questions.
Top Tip
Make sure you take your plants out of their packaging as soon as you can and give them a good drink. Check out our Watering Guide in the Soto Journal for tips and tricks.
How to care
Aspect
Partial
This Soto Classic collection favours a partial aspect which benefits from time in the sun and shade.
Care Level
Easy
This is a low maintenance plant collection. For individual plant care and guidance scan the QR codes on the plant pots when they arrive. There you will find specific plant profile pages for each plant in your delivery.
Watering
Regularly
These plants all enjoy a good drink when being planted. For specific watering requirements, refer to their plant profile pages.
Feeding
Compost and Feed
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost. Certain plants may enjoy a liquid feed fertiliser once or twice a year. Make sure you scan the QR code on the side of the pot to learn all about your new plants.
Soil
Tolerates most soil types
All Soto borders have been designd to flourish in most soil types. Extreme soil varieties may not encourage growth. Visit the Soto Journal for more advice on extreme soil conditions.
What's included and pot size
Will's styling notes
Will Williams brings his vibrant and fresh design aesthetic along with his horticultural expertise to Soto. He was the youngest ever RHS Young Designer of the Year and has gone on to win several RHS medals at major UK garden shows. Below he explains the thinking behind the collection.
With plants that favour a partial aspect, this border contains Taxus Domes which provide evergreen structure, floaty white Hydrangea Annabelles and vibrant Catmint.
The Soto Classic has been designed for those wanting structural design combined with soft and delicate flowers.
Understanding your gardens aspect
In this Soto Masterclass we explain how to determine the light and aspect of your outdoor space.
Follow along with Max as he explains why it matters, using a compass and how this relates to the Soto collections.
Proven in real homes and gardens
Real experiences from people who’ve already transformed their space.
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