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Dutch landscape architect

Piet Oudolf (Dutch pronunciation:[pitˈʌudɔl(ə)f]; born 27 October 1944) is a Dutchgarden designer, nurseryman and author.

He is a leading figure of the "New Perennial" movement – his designs and plant compositions using bold drifts of herbaceousperennials and grasses which are chosen at least as much for their structure as for their flower color.

Design philosophy

Working primarily with perennials, Oudolf practices a naturalistic approach to gardening.

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Taking a cue from architectural design, Oudolf prioritizes the seasonal life cycle of the plants over decorative considerations like flowers or colours. He focuses primarily on structural characteristics, such as leaf or seed pod shape, present before and after a plant has flowered.^[1][2][3] He explains: "A garden is exciting for me when it looks good through out the year, not just at one particular time.

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