In terms of shrubs, it looks like you might be after something tall but not necessarily wide for the border. Perhaps Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' would fit the bill? It's shape and habit would contrast well with some of the plants @KeenOnGreen has listed, especially the Astelia or Phormium 'Cream Delight'. A ceratostigma would complement this grouping. Helleborus x ericsmithii is a good choice if you are looking at hellebores as the flowers are exceptionally long lasting.
added a couple of new beds wrapping the seating area and path & along the back of the garden so that i could add plants to break up the space and add some different heights in the centre of the garden
made the new bench from 2 pallets and some spare wood from other projects
Climbing rose to the front of the pergola - really nice flowers that have only just died down
@beau_gardens, that's a really lovely garden and just shows what you can do in a small place. Well done, you can feel really proud of what you have achieved.
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In terms of shrubs, it looks like you might be after something tall but not necessarily wide for the border. Perhaps Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill' would fit the bill? It's shape and habit would contrast well with some of the plants @KeenOnGreen has listed, especially the Astelia or Phormium 'Cream Delight'. A ceratostigma would complement this grouping. Helleborus x ericsmithii is a good choice if you are looking at hellebores as the flowers are exceptionally long lasting.
added a couple of new beds wrapping the seating area and path & along the back of the garden so that i could add plants to break up the space and add some different heights in the centre of the garden
made the new bench from 2 pallets and some spare wood from other projects
Climbing rose to the front of the pergola - really nice flowers that have only just died down
It's always surprising how quickly a garden matures.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...