This lush, foliage-driven plant combination in shades of green is calm and restful and exudes a zen vibe. Since it relies primarily on foliage and the long-lasting floral display of the limelight hydrangea for interest, maintenance is straight-forward. Deadhead the spent hosta blooms when they're no longer attractive and an annual pruning in spring to cut back the fern and hydrangea is about all this vignette will need in terms of ongoing maintenance. You'll want to water the ground-covering Selaginella regularly to keep it looking its best.
Zone:
6,
7,
8
Exposure:
Full Shade,
Part Shade,
Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average,
Regular / Even
Style:
Naturalistic,
Northwest Eclectic,
Woodland
Features:
Fabulous Foliage,
Harmonious Colors,
Romantic Cool Colors,
Low Maintenance,
Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form
Focus:
Mixed Border
Seasons of Interest:
Spring,
Summer,
Fall,
Pleasing Seasonal Changes,
Three Seasons of Interest
Maintenance Level:
low
Maintenance Tasks:
Prune annually,
Deadheading
Type:
Perennial
Exposure:
Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8
Korean Gold Plum Yew
Type:
Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Brilliance Autumn Fern
Type:
Fern, Perennial
Exposure:
Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Golden Tiara Hosta
Type:
Perennial
Exposure:
Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Panicle Hydrangea
Type:
Shrub
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Golden Spike Moss
Type:
Groundcover
Exposure:
Full Shade, Deep Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10