When it comes to interior design, there are certain topics that people get passionate—and even polarized—about: maximalism versus minimalism, carpet versus hardwood floors, and of course, open-concept versus closed-concept layouts.
09.02.2024 - 16:25 / finegardening.com
When you rely on foliage over flowers, a plant rarely experiences a “down period.” The following are all plants that play an important role in my garden’s composition.
See how Curtis utilizes this fabulous foliage in his immersive garden oasis
Name: Podophyllum pleianthum
Zones: 6–8
Size: 1 to 2 feet tall and wide
Conditions: Full shade; moist, well-drained soil
Native range: Northern China
This bold wonder has large, juicy leaves that cannot be ignored.
Name: Polystichum munitum
Zones: 3–8
Size: 2 to 4 feet tall and wide
Conditions: Partial to full shade; rich, well-drained soil
Native range: Western United States
Watching the upright amber fronds of our native sword fern unfurling is one of the great pleasures of spring.
Name: Hosta ‘Guacamole’
Zones: 3–9
Size: 3 feet tall and wide
Conditions: Partial to full shade; well-drained soil
Native range: Northeast Asia
Tucked in the cool shade of the brick courtyard, this hosta makes a statement with its bold outline.
Name: Pelargonium ‘Mrs. Pollock’
Zones: 11
Size: 1 foot tall and wide
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Native range: Europe
In fall many plants are past their prime, but ‘Mrs. Pollock’ geranium remains radiant until a hard freeze. This is a season’s worth of color laid out in gradients—red to chartreuse, pink to spring green.
Name: Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lemon Daddy’
Zones: 6–9
Size: 3 to 5 feet tall and wide
Conditions: Partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Native range: East Asia
I love the blushes of color on this chartreuse hydrangea, with its purple, pink, yellow, green, and lavender edges.
Name: Parthenocissus henryana
Zones: 6–9
Size: Up to 30 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide
Conditions: Partial shade; well-drained soil
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When it comes to interior design, there are certain topics that people get passionate—and even polarized—about: maximalism versus minimalism, carpet versus hardwood floors, and of course, open-concept versus closed-concept layouts.
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