Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
An assortment of leaf sizes, bloom shapes, and rich colors would be welcome in any garden, but are particularly impressive in the shade. By mixing bold, broad foliage with delicate, finely cut leaves, this pairing creates contrast that stays interesting from spring through fall. Deep greens, silvers, and chartreuse hues play off one another, brightening even the dimmest corners. As the plants fill in, they form a lush, layered look that feels both polished and playful. This EZ Scape combination is proof that a shade garden can be every bit as dynamic as one in the sun.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Shade, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Fall Interest, Fantastic Foliage, Shade Tolerant |
Plants in this EZ Scape™
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.
Fun and Games® 'Eye Spy' Foamy Bells (Heucherella hybrid)
Attractive Foliage • Airy Flowers • Long-Blooming
Height: 8-10″
Spread: 16-20″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring through Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Thrives in part shade but will grow in full shade. Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Trim back tattered foliage in early spring.
'Peppermint Patty' Pigsqueak (Bergenia)
Attractive Flowers • Salt Tolerant • Long-Blooming
Height: 22″
Spread: 16-18″
Zones: 4-8
Primary Season of Interest: Spring through summer (flowers)
Care Tips: Grows best in part shade, but will grow in any sun exposure. Provide shade in the south. Plant in rich, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage. Cut back in spring as the foliage is semi-evergreen.
SUGARTINA® ‘Crystalina’ Summersweet (Clethra)
Native to North America • Fragrant flowers • Dwarf habit
Height: 2.5-3′
Spread: 2.5-3′
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring (flowers)
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (color change)
Care Tips: Will perform well in a range of sun exposures – a minimum of four hours of direct light and up to all day sun. Can even grow in shadier conditions, but won’t give its most robust performance for flowers, fragrance, or fall color change. Adapts to virtually all soils, but truly thrives in acidic, moist, or even wet, conditions. Pruning isn’t necessary, but can be performed in early spring just as new growth appears.
KODIAK® Red 2.0 (Diervilla)
Improved variety • Brighter red foliage • Native species
Height: 3 – 4′
Spread: 3 – 4′
Zones: 3-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer (foliage color)
Secondary Season of Interest: Fall (color change)
Care Tips: Will perform well in a range of sun exposures – a minimum of four hours of direct light and up to all day sun. It’s very shade tolerant, but foliage will not achieve the same depth of color. Adapts to most soils, except those that remain wet. Benefits from periodic rejuvenation pruning.
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