specific needs
specific needs
Right my dad agreed that the empty border in the back garden needs filling, however only with small plants, that don't take up much room.
So, I'm thinking along these lines.. I have already got a Helleborus foetidus, and Helleborus orientalis.
specifications are:
- Evergreen
- Small in stature
- tolerant of moderate to deep shade
- Hardy to about -10 to -15C.
- No Bamboo or grasses.
- Can have flowers, or no flowers.
If it is too difficult to find, I suppose herbaceous perennials are acceptable, but would prefer evergreens.
So, I'm thinking along these lines.. I have already got a Helleborus foetidus, and Helleborus orientalis.
specifications are:
- Evergreen
- Small in stature
- tolerant of moderate to deep shade
- Hardy to about -10 to -15C.
- No Bamboo or grasses.
- Can have flowers, or no flowers.
If it is too difficult to find, I suppose herbaceous perennials are acceptable, but would prefer evergreens.
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I have the following in a semi shady bed :-
Small rhododendron.
Pieris
Euphorbias - especially a silver leaved one, can't remember the name.
Acers.
Golden short grass, hachenocloa I think its called.
Skimmia - lovely berries and flower head.
Ferns.
Hostas
Fatshedera - variegated.
Azaleas. Evergreen small ones. Deciduous larger ones.
Various bulbs for seasonal interest.
Small rhododendron.
Pieris
Euphorbias - especially a silver leaved one, can't remember the name.
Acers.
Golden short grass, hachenocloa I think its called.
Skimmia - lovely berries and flower head.
Ferns.
Hostas
Fatshedera - variegated.
Azaleas. Evergreen small ones. Deciduous larger ones.
Various bulbs for seasonal interest.
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too Big (way too big) Kate lol, he meant small plants.. small perennial types.
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Euphorbia, euonymus, buxus, danae, saxifraga, pieris, heuchera........
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I'd include a mix of Euonymus fortunei (Emerald 'n' gold and/or emerald gaiety) with Omphalodes cappadocica and Saxifraga umbrosa underplanted with cyclamen neapolitanum. All hardy in sun or shade and pass for exotica.
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Ruscus aculeatus (or others in the same genus)
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They have to be small, because the border is small
Also it's the coldest parts of the garden, and gets the most severe frost, hence why I'm not trying more exotic stuff, because it simply would not survive. So hardy but exotic looking is the best way for this.
Some good ideas here though.
Also it's the coldest parts of the garden, and gets the most severe frost, hence why I'm not trying more exotic stuff, because it simply would not survive. So hardy but exotic looking is the best way for this.
Some good ideas here though.
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SNAP ... one of my favourite plants (especially when you plant the bright reds with the bright yellows)jcec1 wrote:A bed of different coloured Heucheras.
Electra:
Georgia Peach:
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An Acuba could be kept short with trimming..takes -10c easy and provides a bit of color as well as evergreen
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Farfugium and Spotty dotty? Both die back somewhat but Spring into life early.
Also consider astelia, agapanthus, phormium, hemerocallis and viburnum.
Also consider astelia, agapanthus, phormium, hemerocallis and viburnum.
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Re: specific needs
How about Sarcococca? If it needs to be small, then choose S. hookeriana var. humilis.
It's an evergreen shrub with dark glossy foliage, and not only that, it also has very fragrant flowers too!
Sarcococcas are really handsome looking plants, and they are extremely hardy!
It's an evergreen shrub with dark glossy foliage, and not only that, it also has very fragrant flowers too!
Sarcococcas are really handsome looking plants, and they are extremely hardy!
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