This high interest, low maintenance planting combination is anchored by the exceptionally hard working flowering shrub, Hydrangea serrata 'Preziosa' which begins blooming in early summer, delivering an ever-evolving display of mop head flowers that start out ivory, which stand out nicely against the burgundy infused foliage, age to pink, and ultimately mature to a maroon pink by late fall. The remaining plants in this combination contribute flower and foliage in shades of blue, silver and white in varying texture and form; a bright counterbalance to the darker tones of the hydrangea.
Zone:
6,
7,
8,
9
Exposure:
Open Shade,
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun,
Part Shade,
Full Shade
Water Needs:
Average,
Regular / Even
Style:
Woodland
Features:
Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form,
Romantic Cool Colors,
Fabulous Foliage,
Fall Color,
Flower Fest
Focus:
Color Theme,
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Seasons of Interest:
Spring,
Summer,
Fall,
Pleasing Seasonal Changes,
Three Seasons of Interest
Maintenance Level:
low
Snowline Carex
Carex conica 'Hime Kan-Suge'
Type:
Grass / Grass-Like, Perennial
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Snow false cypress
Type:
Conifer, Shrub
Exposure:
Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Halcyon Hosta
Type:
Perennial
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Preziosa Hydrangea
Type:
Shrub
Exposure:
Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Late Snow Primula
Type:
Perennial
Exposure:
Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9