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Colour in the sun - EZ Scapes™

House with a porch and close-up landscaping featuring blue hydrangeas, purple lavender, and orange daylilies.

Presented by Proven Winners

Craving a vibrant, colourful garden that thrives effortlessly from spring to fall? Let yourself be charmed by this Simply BO design, a symphony of colours expertly orchestrated to offer you a captivating floral display season after season.

Imagine: a dazzling spring where the Heuchera DOLCE® 'Cherry Truffles' unfurls its vibrantly hued foliage, closely followed by the delicate blue-violet flowers of the Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'. Radiant summer sees the Amsonia 'String Theory' dotting the garden with periwinkle blue stars, harmonizing with the burst of the warm-coloured Daylilies RAINBOW RHYTHM® 'Ruby Spider'. Finally, an enchanting autumn where the Amsonia foliage transforms into a golden-orange cascade, perfectly matching the changing shades of the Heuchera. All with minimal maintenance!

Planting Conditions Needed for This Design

  • Light: Full sun
  • Moisture: Low to moderate
  • Soil: Prefers loose, well-drained soils
  • Zones: 4-8 (Quebec Canadian hardiness zones are generally 3-5, so these plants are suitable for many regions of Quebec.)
  • Characteristics: Attracts pollinators, low maintenance, low water needs (once established), long blooming season

The Perennials in This Design

Close-up of deep red leaves with greenish-yellow flowers in the background, showcasing a striking colour contrast.

Heuchera DOLCE® 'Cherry Truffles'

We love it for:

  • Vibrant foliage colour
  • Excellent leaf texture
  • Spring interest

Care Tips:

  • Thrives in partial shade but can grow in full shade.
  • Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil.
  • Prune away any damaged foliage in early spring.
  • Tolerates salt.

Nepeta in a landscaping border in front of a house. Features lavender-blue flowers and attractive foliage. Easy-care garden plant.

Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

We love it for:

  • Vibrant foliage colour
  • Excellent leaf texture
  • Spring interest

Care Tips:

  • Prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil with low to moderate moisture.
  • Responds well to pruning to encourage more blooms.

Learn more about Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas'

Amsonia 'String Theory'

We love it for:

  • Excellent leaf texture
  • Late spring bloom
  • Fall interest

Care Tips:

  • Grows best in full sun or partial shade in average, moist soil.
  • Moderately drought tolerant once established.
  • Performs well in northern and southern gardens with little maintenance.

Hemerocallis RAINBOW RHYTHM® 'Ruby Spider'

We love it for:

  • Drought tolerant
  • Low maintenance
  • Easy to grow

Care Tips:

  • A robust and adaptable perennial that grows in almost any soil.
  • Plant in full sun for optimal bloom.

Learn more about Hemerocallis RAINBOW RHYTHM®

Arrangement and Planting Plans

Small Flowerbed

Deep Flowerbed

Island Bed

Pocket Garden