Purple leaves, well I never...
I haven't seen any plants with purple leaves before (apart from purple cabbage but we all know they are dyed in the purple cabbage factories). Must be some genetically engineered plant bred for war. I certainly wasn't taking any chances with this purple triffid offspring on the Isle of Bute. CameraCanon EOS 450D Exposure0.025 sec (1/40) Aperturef/2.8 Focal Length52 mm ISO Speed400 Exposure Bias0 EV
Growing Beautyberry Shrubs - A Must Have In the Garden
Why you should be growing beautyberry shrubs, aka Callicarpa americana. A gorgeous native that produces brilliant purple berries in the fall.
Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford'
Britt-Marie Crawford' is a dark-leaved form of one of our favorite foliage plants for partial shade.
10 Combinations for Shade - FineGardening
Shade is always a difficult condition to garden in, but it's far from impossible. Here are some plant combinations for the shade.
Emerald Spreader® Japanese Yew
This exceptional, cold hardy, evergreen shrub is a perfect low-maintenance choice for ground cover, large scale borders or a low hedge. Strong and sturdy, it provides good erosion control on slopes. The attractive dark green foliage retains its color in t
Virginia Bluebells, Mertensia virginica. Grows 1-2' in height. Part Shade/ Shade. Native to Indiana.
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Japanese Plum Yew
Wide ranging adaptability makes this evergreen shrub a real problem solver in most landscapes. Upright, broad growth habit with dense, finely textured foliage creates a superb accent, natural hedge or privacy screen. Thrives in sun to shade, and tolerant
Tsuga canadensis 'Pendula' ('Sargentii') Weeping Hemlock
A very popular variety of weeping Hemlock that can be used as a groundcover, weeping over a rock wall or as a specimen. One of the best conifers for a shady situation.
Conifers for Shade - FineGardening
Yes, you can grow evergreen trees and shrubs in shade. Who knew?
Unbeatable Plants for the Maritime Northwest Garden
Epimedium x rubrum, excellent groundcover under conifers
Polygonatum odoratum Byakko
We have plantsman Barry Yinger to thank for bringing this nearly extinct, old Japanese cut-foliage cultivar into US cultivation. The translation of 'Byakko' to "White Tiger" is apt to describe the amazing foliage. The red stems are adorned with leaves which emerge solid green and then the half closest to the stem magically morphs to creamy white. Polygonatum 'Byakko' is reasonably vigorous, considering the large amount of white on the leaves...expect a 30" tall x 2' wide clump in 5 years…
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Creating your own Gardentopia – book review & giveaway Apr 2, 2019 | By Karen Chapman | Uncategorized, books, combinations, design, foliage, groundcover, pa…
Dwarf Conifers
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