i2 wanted to make a big impact with planting in its new, compact office – and the brief was simple: as many plants as possible, with plenty of height, colour and variety.

The Good Plant Company responded with a layered planting scheme that makes clever use of every available space. A mix of hanging baskets, concrete-look floor planters, desk-end displays and shelf planting brings plants into the office at different heights, helping to define the workspace while creating a softer division between working and breakout areas.

The combination of planting styles also complements the office décor, with the floor planters providing a contemporary base while the baskets introduce planting at eye level and above.

i2 was happy for The Good Plant Company to take the lead on plant selection and design, allowing the team to develop a scheme around the character and practicalities of the space.

The desk-end planters presented a particular challenge. They were relatively shallow, but the client wanted substantial foliage height and strong colour. With limited natural light reaching these displays, GPC carefully selected plants suited to the conditions and supplemented the planting with occasional replica Croton plants.

The replicas provide an effective burst of colour and additional height, while blending naturally into the surrounding displays. This allowed the scheme to achieve the visual impact i2 wanted without compromising the suitability of the living plants.

Across the office, planting at different levels creates a sense of abundance without overwhelming the space. The result is a workplace that feels distinctly more inviting, with plants helping to soften the edges of the office and create natural separation between different areas.

The client’s view: “We are extremely pleased with the planting scheme The Good Plant Company delivered to our office. The plants have made a noticeable difference to the workspace—bringing a sense of calm, improving air quality, and creating a more welcoming and productive environment for our team. The team clearly understood the brief and translated it into a solution that fits our space perfectly. The quality of both the plants and the service provided has been excellent throughout, from design to installation. The whole process has completely exceeded our expectations.”

For i2, the finished scheme demonstrates how thoughtful planting can transform even a relatively small office. By combining floor, desk, shelf and suspended planting, The Good Plant Company created a richly planted environment with height, colour and visual variety throughout.

A compact space, a clear brief and a lot of plants – brought together in a scheme that makes every level count.