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This has good availability. Origanum 'Kent Beauty' Kent Beauty Ornamental Oregano An herbaceous perennial with a mounding, trailing habit. Lightly aromatic, heart-shaped leaves are silvery blue-green. Cascading, hop-like flower clusters are made of tiny purple blossoms tucked into pale green bracts that blush rosy pink. Blooms in summer and fall. Attracts pollinators. Mature size: 6 inches high and 12 - 24 inches wide Light needs: full sun, partial sun Water needs: low to moderate water
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Sike's Dwarf' Sike's Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea A deciduous shrub with deeply lobed, oak-like leaves. Cone-shaped flower clusters in greenish-white aging to pink. Foliage turns bright orange to scarlet in the fall. Mature size: 3 - 4 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun or partial shade in hotter climates Water needs: regular water
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea A deciduous shrub with deeply lobed, oak-like leaves. Cone-shaped flower clusters that emerge white and age to deep pink. Foliage turns bright orange to scarlet in the fall. Mature size: 3 - 5 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun or partial shade in hotter climates Water needs: regular water
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee' Pee Wee Oakleaf Hydrangea A deciduous shrub with deeply lobed, oak-like leaves. Cone-shaped flower clusters in white fading to pink. Foliage turns bright orange to scarlet in the fall. Mature size: 3 - 4 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun or partial shade in hotter climates Water needs: regular water
Hydrangea quercifolia "Oakleaf Hydrangea" 'Pee Wee'. Fabulous elongated 7-8” bloom panicles add a welcome, refreshing feature to my mixed bouquets. ‘Pee-Wee’ is a low-maintenance winner in any garden, delivering all-season beauty with its bold oak-leaf foliage , lavish flower production Summer thru Fall and colorful burgundy-red Fall-Winter foliage. The dwarf rounded 4’ x 4’ silhouette makes it an excellent choice for a foundation shrub, informal hedge, or just tuck it into a corner. Clay-ish tolerant. No pruning necessary. Compost in Spring. Water regularly to establish. Sun/pt sun. Deer resistant.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin' Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea A deciduous shrub with deeply lobed, oak-like leaves. Cone-shaped flower clusters in white and aging to pink. Foliage turns mahogany red in the fall. Mature size: 3 - 5 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun or partial shade in hotter climates Water needs: regular water
Limited availability. Hydrangea quercifolia 'Little Honey' Little Honey Oakleaf Hydrangea A deciduous shrub with deeply lobed, oak-like leaves. Cone-shaped flower clusters in white. Foliage emerges golden green and turns bright orange to scarlet in the fall. Mature size: 3 - 4 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun or partial shade in hotter climates Water needs: regular water
Hydrangea 'Bobo' . Bobo® hydrangea is engulfed by large white flowers in summer. The flowers are held upright on strong stems, and continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom. No flopping, unlike some panicle hydrangeas! As blooms age, they turn pink. It is compact and dwarf in habit, 36" tall 48" wide and the flowers cover every inch of the plant right down to the ground.
1. Hydrangea petiolaris AKA Climbing Hydrangea. A vigorous climbing vine that clings to surfaces by aerial rootlets. It has a slow growing, shrubby habit until established, then becomes quite vigorous, producing long, fast growing stems. Lush green foliage is blanketed with magnificent, white lacecap blooms in summer. Deciduous. Light Needs. Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun. Water Needs Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
2. Philadelphus x 'Snowbelle' Snowbelle Mock Orange Highly fragrant, large flowers bloom in abundance from late spring into early summer. Pure white blooms resemble large orange blossoms, and are highlighted by a backdrop of glossy, deep green leaves. Especially tolerant of heat and cold, this compact cultivar is a choice companion to any flower garden. Mature Size: 3 - 4 feet high and wide Light Needs: full sun, partial shade Water Needs: moderate
4. Apricot 'Blenheim'. A deciduous fruit tree that produces medium-sized apricots. Skin is orange with a rosy red blush. Flesh is freestone, sweet and aromatic. Self-fruitful. 400 chill hours or less. This is the most commonly grown variety in California. Mature size: variable Light needs: full sun Water needs: regular water
5. Citrus limon 'Meyer Improved' Excellent foliage is displayed on this medium to large shrub or small tree. Fragrant flowers produce thin skinned, juicy lemons year round. Makes an attractive accent. Protect from frost. Evergreen. Light Needs Full sun Water Needs. Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
6. BLUEBERRY 'BOUNTIFUL BLUE' A semi-evergreen bush that yields large blueberries with blue skin and juicy, sweet flesh. Mid-season harvest. Southern highbush hybrid. Self-pollinating. Interplant with other highbush hybrids to encourage a heavier crop. Estimated 200 chill hours. Blue foliage turns a stunning burgundy in fall. USDA zones: 6 - 10 Sunset zones: 2 - 9, 14 - 17 Mature size: 3 - 4 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun Water needs: regular to ample water Soil needs: acidic, pH 4.0 - 5.2, high humus content
7. Climbing Rose 'Fruity Petals". Fruity Petals™ is a bushy climber to 6' with uniquely shaped blooms of coral and yellow coloring. The ruffled petals start out coral and fade to apricot before ending at a bright yellow center. This climber will explode with blooms early in the spring and continue to bloom profusely through the end of the season. Very disease resistant, Fruity Petals™ makes a great arbor or trellis accessory. Limitied availabilty.
8. Rhoicissus capensis (Evergreen Grape) - A rapidly growing evergreen vine that has foliage that resembles that of the true grapes. Leaves emerge reddish then turn a light green. The foliage matures to large deeply lobed leaves with curly edges that show off the rusty undersides and the older leaves often turn a reddish color prior to dropping off. The fruit, an edible shiny dark berry, forms in clusters in late fall. Grows in full sun along the coast but is best in part sun or light shade with occasional to regular watering - is pretty drought tolerant but looks more lush with at least occasional water.
9. Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain'. An easy to grow, extremely cold hardy, ornamental grass for sunny to shaded garden beds. It forms a neat, petite clump of fine-textured foliage, topped by wands of decorative seed plumes in late summer. Ideal for smaller gardens and containers, and highly effective planted in mass. Excellent for bird habitat and wildlife gardens. Evergreen. Light Needs 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide. Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun. Water Needs. Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
11. Achillea millefolium 'Sonoma Coast'. For Your Cutting Garden. A self-sowing perennial that attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Low-growing leaves are ferny, dark gray-green, and aromatic. Flat-topped flower umbels grow in creamy white on 1 - 2 foot tall stems. Tolerant of drought, wind, and heat. California native. Mature size: 1 - 2 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun Water needs: little to moderate water
12.. Salvia 'Wendy's Wish'. For YOur Cutting Garden Vivid magenta tubular flowers with fluted tips will attract hummingbirds in droves from late spring until fall! Large glossy foliage and a compact, slightly open habit make this evergreen shrub perfect for border plantings, perennial beds or patio containers. Light Needs Full sun, Partial sun Water Needs Water regularly. Drought tolerant once established. Reaches 3 - 4 feet tall and 2 - 3 feet wide. Spring thru fall. Evergreen.
13. Blueberry. 'Sunshine Blue'. A semi-dwarf semi-evergreen bush that yields midsize blueberries with light blue skin and tangy-sweet flesh. Mid season harvest. Southern highbush hybrid. Self-pollinating. Interplant with other highbush hybrids to encourage a heavier crop. Estimated 150 chill hours. Sunset zones: 8, 9, 14 - 24 Mature size: 3 - 4 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun Water needs: regular to ample water Soil needs: acidic, pH 4.0 - 5.2, high humus content
14. Acer palmatum Japanese Maple A low-branching deciduous tree with a vase-like form that broadens to a rounded canopy. Deeply-lobed, palmate leaves are lush green in summer. Fall foliage turns a classic orange-red palette. Tiny, reddish-purple flowers are followed by samaras that develop in late summer to early fall. Needs slightly acidic soil. Mature size: 10 - 25 feet high and wide Light needs: partial to full sun Water needs: regular water
15. For behind the Helios sofa. Salvia elegans Pineapple Sage An herbaceous perennial that forms a shrubby, multi-branching bush. Light green leaves are deeply veined, heart-shaped, and smell sweet like pineapple. Upright stems carry tubular flowers in bright red. Blooms in late summer and fall. Attracts hummingbirds, other pollinators and beneficial insects. The edible flowers and leaves of Salvia elegans are known for their culinary and medicinal uses. Mature size: 2 - 4 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun, part sun Water needs: moderate water
15. For behind the Helios sofa. Salvia x 'Amistad' Friendship Sage Good availablitly. A semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial that forms an upright clump. Tall stalks bear large, two-lipped, vibrant purple flowers held in dark plum calyxes. Blooms from spring to frost. Attracts hummingbirds, other pollinators, and beneficial insects. Green leaves are triangular, textured, and aromatic when touched. Mature size: 3 - 5 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun, part shade Water needs: regular water
15. I believe this is the salvia you have in your garden, but I am also waiting to hear back from the nursery for confirmation. Salvia leucantha x 'Waverly' A semi-evergreen shrub that forms a fountain-shaped clump. Dark gray green leaves are aromatic, toothed and slender. Upright stalks carry spikes of white, two-lipped flowers held in fuzzy, purple calyxes. Blooms from mid-summer through fall. Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects. Mature size: 3 - 5 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun Water needs: moderate to regular water
16. Ribes sanguineum glutinosum Pink Flowering Currant A deciduous shrub with an upright, vase-shaped growth habit. Aromatic leaves are lobed, fuzzy, deep green, and serrated on the edges. Good fall color. Showy, drooping clusters of early spring flowers bloom in shades of pink. Berries are blackish blue with a waxy-powder coating. Attracts birds, especially hummingbirds. Native to California. Can tolerate full shade. Mature size: 5 - 10 feet high and wide Light needs: part shade, full sun on coast Water needs: little to moderate water
17. Distictus buccinatoria, Blood Red Trumpet Vine A vigorous evergreen vine that can climb nearly any surface via branching tendrils and disks. Leaves are medium green and wavy-edged. Flowers are bright orange-red and trumpet shaped. Blooms in spring and summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Mature size: climbs up to 30 feet Light needs: full to partial shade Water needs: moderate water
18. From the Gold Collection. Helleborus ballardiae 'HGC Pink Frost' Representing a breakthrough in Heuger breeding, ‘HGC Pink Frost’ is an incredibly vigorous, heavily budded selection that blooms from late January into March. It produces loads of burgundy buds which open to 2-3”, two-tone pink and white, outward-facing flowers. As the flowers age, their color deepens to burgundy. These beautiful blossoms are presented atop the upright clump of green, serrated foliage with a silvery sheen and red petioles. Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 15 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. Evergreen. Light Needs Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade Water needs: moderate to regular water
19. FrostKiss™ Molly's White Hellebore. Elegant white and green flowers are held tall above low-growing foliage from winter to early spring. Soft-green veined leaves create a unique marbled look on a compact form. Unlike other Hellebores, the FrostKiss™ series can take full sun in climates with milder summers if the roots are kept cool. An excellent addition to a moonlight garden. Evergreen. Foliage clumps 18 to 24 in. tall and wide. Slowly spreads. Light Needs Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun Water Needs Keep soil lightly moist, but not soggy
20. Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Waterfall'. AKA Bellflower A perennial with a cascading, trailing growth habit. Flowers are star-shaped, and light violet-blue. Blooms from late spring through summer. Foliage is medium green. Attracts hummingbirds. Mature size: 8 inches high and 20 inches wide Light needs: light shade or full sun in cool climates Water needs: moderate to regular water
21. Awakening. Discovered in Czechoslovakia, this is an outstanding addition to the ranks of climbing roses. 'Awakening' is a sport of 'New Dawn' that produces fragrant, old fashioned, 3 1/2" fully quartered blooms (larger than New Dawn) of soft, silvery pink with a fresh/sweet fragrance on a continual blooming climber with glossy mid-green foliage.
22. Thymus x citriodorus 'Variegata'. AKA Lemon thyme. Colorful golden-edged green foliage is invaluable for adding color and contrast to patio containers, flowering borders and small open areas. Lemon-flavored foliage adds zest to marinades and more. Evergreen. A low shrublet 6 to 10 in. tall, 8 to 12 in. wide. Light Needs Full sun, Partial sun Water Needs Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
23. Lavandula x allardii 'Meerlo' Meerlo Lavender For your cutting garden. A perennial shrub with a compact, mounding form. Evergreen in mild winters. Purple-blue flowers and linear, variegated foliage are aromatic. Leaves are gray green with light yellow margins. Flower spikes bloom in late spring and summer. Attracts birds, bees and butterflies. High tolerance to heat, drought and humidity. Mature size: 2 - 3 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun Water needs: little to moderate water
Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'. Spectacular ornamental herb with purple blooms and tiny evergreen leaves. Great for filling between stepping stones as it will tolerate light foot traffic and dry conditions. Works well in mixed beds or in pots when allowed to trail over the edges. Showy flowers and aromatic foliage. Light Needs Full sun Water Needs Moderate. Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
25. Dymondia margaretae 'Silver Carpet' A South African ground cover that forms a slowly-spreading carpet. Dark green leaves are very narrow and cupped, prominently revealing silvery-white undersides. Somewhat inconspicuous yellow daisy-like flowers appear in summer. Tolerates a decent amount of foot traffic. Mature size: 2 - 3 inches high and 1 - 2 feet wide, 'lays flat' Light needs: full sun or light shade Water needs: moderate to regular water. This is super flat and dense,
We like this kind of paver
This looks about the depth of our garden
26. Dietes iridioides. white flowers with yellow and purple-blue markings burst from stalks amid stiff, iris-like, evergreen foliage. Profuse bloomer; blooms last only one day but are quickly replaced. Full sun to part sun. Low water use. 2-3". Here is a white Iris that is simple to maintain and fits into virtually any garden, from prim perennial borders to low-maintenance parking lots! One of the best all-purpose plants for home landscapes, it stands up to heat, drought and neglect. Flank gateways with them, add to courtyards and entry gardens, or spot into larger foundation plantings, where the vertical reed-like foliage makes a great accent or contrast.
27. Blechnum spicant. Deep shade-loving fern providing year round interest. Full to part shade, moderate water. 8 to 20 in. tall, 24 in. wide.
28. Arctostaphylos 'Sunset' Sunset Manzanita A woody evergreen shrub with a bushy, mounding growth habit. Rounded to egg-shaped, bright green leaves emerge copper-red. Clusters of white and pale pink, drooping, urn-shaped flowers are beneficial to many bird species. Mature size: 5 - 8 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun to partial shade Water needs: little to moderate water
29. Phormium 'Black Adder' Black Adder New Zealand Flax A dramatic perennial forming clumps of strappy, evergreen leaves in dark burgundy. Mature size: 3 - 4 feet high and wide Light needs: partial to full sun. Water needs: moderate to regular water
Note the natural stone wall
Do the same natural stone wall here.
Featuring the Agaves
We like these grasses
We’d like some area for an herb garden, a place for a lemon tree, and a way to integrate some cutting flowers into the beds during the summer. We’re open to DG on some area if that makes sense.
***Yes, I am happy to use any existing plants but I just can't guarantee their survival. These plants exist in the garden - not in great shape but wonder if they can be used
Similar depth as we’re thinking
For along driveway
Asplenium bulbiferum AKA Mother Fern. Bright green, finely cut fronds emerge from a single crown, developing into lush, feather-like evergreen foliage with a graceful, arching habit. Provides excellent texture contrast in shady landscapes. Works well in containers. Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. Water Needs Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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Does rush or whatever the tall plant is work in the shade?
We like this kind of finish on the concrete
We also like form board concrete. Maybe we could somehow build in a grill area?
Clivia miniaga 'Good Hope'. A South African perennial that forms a fan-like clump of arching, bright green leaves. Terminal clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers appear in clear yellow with yellow stamens. Flowers are followed by small ornamental fruit. Mature size: 1 - 2 feet high and wide Light needs: partial shade to full shade Water needs: regular water
For area along sidewalk
We liked the idea of planters with training plants for privacy
Boulders
Horizontal screen at corner of the house to help block view from bedroom.
Love these movies!
So pretty
Oak leaf hydrangea
Ferns
The steps
Grasses and layers
Drought tolerant tall and full plants
Grasses with depth of color,
Clivia miniata 'Belgian Hybrid Yellow'. A rare bright yellow flowered form. Broad, dark green, strap-like leaves form an attractive clump with rounded clusters of yellow flowers on tall stems. Blooms late winter through spring. A gorgeous accent, border plant or container specimen. Decorative seedpods often follow blooms. Highly durable and versatile, this is a great plant for dry shade settings. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.
Clivia miniata 'Belgian Hybrid Orange'. Showy, broad, dark green, strap-like leaves are wider and shorter than other varieties. Rounded clusters of vivid orange flowers on tall stems make this an absolutely gorgeous accent, Blooms late winter thru spring. border plant, or container specimen. A great plant for dry shade settings. Evergreen. Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 30 in. tall and wide. Light Needs Full shade Water Needs Water regularly; allow soil to dry slightly between watering intervals.
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Blechnum gibbum 'Silver Lady'
I am not finding any availability at wholesale or at Annies Annuals for bronze fennel. Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
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