Drought Tolerant Shrub Trio Makes Easy-care Hedgerow

 

Grow this trio of drought-tolerant shrubs towards the back of a mixed border to create an easy-care boundary hedge. This space-efficient plant combination is suitable for a small city garden. The rose of Sharon, decorated with a profusion of blue flowers provides a happy boost of color in summer. Year-round, the evergreen foliage of the compact, upright juniper and brightly-variegated buckthorn do the heavy lifting in terms of screening.


 


Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs: Average, Drought-tolerant, Low

Design Considerations

Style: Cottage, Mediterranean
Features: Drought Tolerant, Fabulous Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest
Focus: Year-round Interest, Privacy and Screening
Seasons of Interest: Summer, Fall, Winter, Three Seasons of Interest, Year-round Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: low



Plants In this Combo