Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
This shade loving combo is built on fantastic foliage for a full three seasons of interest. ‘Heaven Scent’ Polemonium will lead the way in spring with clusters of pink and blue flowers. The frond-like foliage of ‘Heaven Scent’ will only get bigger and better as the season progresses, playing the perfect match to the fronds of ‘Crested Surf’ Painted Fern. DOCLE® Heuchera will add a third leaf shape with a dense habit of ruffled foliage. Mix these three perennials along the front of the border, and reserve the back for the large stately grace of a SHADOWLAND® Hosta.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Shade, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Features | Fantastic Foliage, Long Season of Interest, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
DOLCE® Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Brilliant Foliage Color • Excellent Leaf Texture • Spring Interest
Height: 8-14″
Spread: 18-24″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Thrives in part shade but will grow in full shade. Plant in humusrich, well-drained soil. Trim back tattered foliage in early spring. Salt tolerant.
'Crested Surf' Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum)
Fantastic Foliage • Rabbit Resistant • Low Maintenance
Height: 20-22″
Spread: 28-32″
Zones: 3-8
Primary Season of Interest: Spring through Fall (Folaige)
Care Tips: Grow in moist soil in light to partial shade for best coloration. Leave old fronds on the plant until new fronds are 6 inches tall in spring.
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium)
Excellent Leaf Texture • Spring Interest • Fragrant
Height: 18-24″
Spread: 15-18″
Zones: 3-7
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer through Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows best in cool, moist environments with well-drained soil. Provide afternoon shade in southern regions. Keep plants watered during hot spells.
SHADOWLAND® Hosta
Excellent Leaf Texture • Low Maintenance • Durable
Height: 28-32″
Spread: 28-32″
Zones: 3-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Care Tips: Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun. Drought tolerant but blooms better with average moisture. Cut back after flowering to promote rebloom.
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