In order to retain for more than one season, you will be required to dig them up after the frost browns out their foliage and store them in a pot of dry potting soil over winter in an unheated garage. Agapanthus are, however, not very cold-hardy. The classic green and white planting palette enhances the peaceful feeling and combines drifts of award-winning ferns and hostas such as Asplenium scolopendrium (Hart's Tongue Fern), Polystichum setiferum (Soft Field Fern), Blechnum spicant (Hard Fern) and Hosta 'Royal Standard' (Plantain Lily).Ĭreated by OneAbode for the 2012 Hampton Court Flower Show, this low maintenance and remarkable scenery can be enjoyed almost year-round as most plants are evergreen. Since you dont want to completely obscure the view at the side of the road, fill in the front section with lower-growing perennials that will not need frequent division, such as hosta and ferns. 10 Easy Perennials for Shady Gardens, Best Ground Covers for Shade and Design Tips for Shady Gardens. The elegant horizontal lines of the box hedge and floating metal steps nestled within the planting, contrast nicely with the geometric layout of rounded boxwood, the tall white Agapanthus africanus 'Albus' and the backdrop of striking white-barked birch trees, Betula utilis var. Shrubs and evergreen are ideal for this situation. Read on to learn about some creative ways to use hostas around your home and in your garden. Let weeping varieties, like ‘Waterfall’ and ‘Crimson Queen’, cascade over a stream bank or even a retaining wall, and add height with upright types. and hybrids) and grassy leaves of hakonechloa ( Hakonechloa macra) provide nice contrast for Japanese maples in the partly shaded garden above.
Designed to be contemporary and to create a calm, tranquil atmosphere, this stylish garden includes only a few plants but is a real masterpiece of simplicity. The large, bold foliage of hostas ( Hosta spp.
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