A Charming Plant Combination for Shady Gardens: Hydrangea, Japanese Maple and Boxwood
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
Easy on the eyes, this simple and elegant plant combination is a pleasure to live with. Perfect for the shade garden, its refreshing plant palette of green and white plants provides a cooling and pleasing effect. Starring in this planting is Buxus sempervirens 'Suffruticosa' (Boxwood), a very versatile evergreen boxwood, clipped into topiary for extra interest.
From spring to summer, the wonderfully fragrant and delicate flowers of deciduous Azaleas make a great entrance into this garden border. They are followed in summer by the large and brilliant white blossoms of the fabulous Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (Smooth Hydrangea).
The graceful, spreading branches of Acer palmatum 'Elegans' (Japanese Maple) offer excitement in the fall when their foliage turns bright orange and red.
These outstanding shrubs are combined with award-winning perennials, including pretty variegated Hosta, graceful Astilbes with long-lasting flower plumes, and the fresh, unfurled green fronds of Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern).
An easy and remarkable scenery to enjoy from spring to fall. Most plants are rabbit resistant and have been granted the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for their outstanding qualities. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 7
|
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Heat Zones | 2
– 8
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Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Formal Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Acer - Maples Great Plant Combination Ideas with Buxus - Boxwood Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hosta - Plantain Lilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hydrangea Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rhododendron - Azalea
GAP Photos//Christa Brand
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Garden Information
Hardiness | 5 – 7
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 2
– 8
|
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Formal Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Acer - Maples Great Plant Combination Ideas with Buxus - Boxwood Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hosta - Plantain Lilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hydrangea Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rhododendron - Azalea
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Acer palmatum 'Elegans' (Japanese Maple)
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