Garden Plan with Fab Foliage & Summer Blooms

Let's hear it for hot colors in high summer! Vivid red panicles and multi-colored roses are real head-turners when in bloom. They're framed by a fantastic foliage duo; Berberis t. 'Orange Rocket' continues to color thread, but is cooled by its association with the blue-gray foliage of Hebe p. 'Sutherlandii' and tawny tones of Carex f. 'Toffee Twist'. Be sure to check out the planting plan in the images for help in re-creating this plant combination in your garden.


Growing Conditions

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

Design Considerations

Style: Mediterranean, Northwest Eclectic
Features: Fabulous Foliage, Flower Fest, Hot Vibrant Colors, Warm Colors
Focus: Color Theme, Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: medium



Plants In this Combo