1/2 Standards

1/2 standards are cultivated plants shaped into a form with a clear stem about 1 to 1.5 metres high, topped by a rounded crown of foliage and flowers. Often seen in roses and some shrubs, this shape adds structure and a formal touch to gardens.

Achieving this distinctive form requires years of careful pruning and training. 1/2 Standards not only elevate the plant’s beauty, making flowers more visible but also allow for underplanting, efficiently using space.

Whether standing alone or in pairs, they enhance outdoor spaces with their formal beauty and showcase horticultural artistry.

A focal point in borders or as an entrance feature.