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Sun-Kissed Sanctuary - EZ Scapes™

Sunny deer-resistant garden with pink, purple, and yellow flowers in full bloom.

Presented by Proven Winners

Imagine a sun-drenched haven where colours burst without fear of deer visits. "Sun-Kissed Sanctuary" offers you this peace of mind. From spring, Nepeta ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ and Dianthus ‘Paint the Town Magenta’ unfurl a harmonious display of pink and purple flowers. These two plants bloom generously throughout the summer, with the Nepeta providing more abundant new blooms. In late summer, Heliopsis helianthoides Tuscan Gold™ illuminates the garden with its golden hues, extending interest into fall. Meanwhile, Heuchera DRESSED UP® ‘Evening Gown’ offers consistent decorative foliage, from spring until the doorstep of winter.

Featuring:

  • Nepeta ‘Cat’s Pajamas’
  • Dianthus ‘Paint the Town Magenta’
  • Heliopsis helianthoides Tuscan Gold™
  • Heuchera DRESSED UP® ‘Evening Gown’

About This EZ Scape™ Design

Environmental Requirements:

  • Light: Full sun
  • Moisture: Low to moderate
  • Soil: Ideal in loose, well-drained soils
  • Zones: 4-8
  • Characteristics: Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Low maintenance, Heat and humidity tolerant

Perennials in This EZ Scape™ Design

Nepeta ‘Cat’s Pajamas’

We love it for:

  • New blooms
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Deer and rabbit resistant

Care Tips:

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

 

Dianthus ‘Paint the Town Magenta’

We love it for:

  • New blooms
  • Semi-evergreen foliage
  • Deer resistant

Care Tips:

  • Grows best in full sun to light shade in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
  • Tolerates dry soils for short periods.

 

Heliopsis helianthoides Tuscan Gold™

We love it for:

  • Native variety
  • Pollinator favourite
  • Low maintenance

Care Tips:

  • Deadheading is helpful but not necessary for a long bloom period.
  • Divide in spring or fall, if needed.
  • Prefers average soil.

 

Heuchera DRESSED UP® ‘Evening Gown’

We love it for:

  • Fantastic foliage texture
  • Semi-evergreen
  • Deer resistant

Care Tips:

  • Thrives in partial shade, but will grow in sun or shade.
  • Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil.
  • Prune damaged foliage in early spring.
  • Salt tolerant.

Arrangement and Planting Plans

Large Flowerbed

Island Bed

Pocket Garden

Small Flowerbed