Presented by Proven Winners
Transform your shady areas into a gallery of fascinating textures. This design proves that shade can be just as vibrant as the sun by pairing architectural foliage with elegant blooms. Create a sophisticated, cool sanctuary that offers constant visual interest with minimal effort.
Featuring:
- Bergenia 'Miss Piggy'
- Clethra alnifolia SUGARTINA®
- Diervilla KODIAK®
- Hosta SHADOWLAND®
- Heucherella FUN AND GAMES®
About this EZ Scape™ Design
Seasonal Progression
The garden awakens in early spring with the bright pink blooms of 'Miss Piggy' Bergenia. In summer, SUGARTINA® Summersweet releases its fragrant white spikes while KODIAK® Diervilla lights up the space with its changing foliage. Throughout the season, the spectacular textures of SHADOWLAND® Hosta and FUN AND GAMES® Heucherella provide an elegant structure to the design.
Environmental Requirements
- Light: full shade
- Moisture: prefers moderate moisture
- Soil: thrives in rich, well-drained soil
- Dimensions: 4.27 m x 2.13 m
- Characteristics: fabulous foliage, pollinator friendly, perfect for cool spots
Plants in this EZ Scape™ Design
Bergenia 'Miss Piggy' (Bergenia)
Why we love it:
- Bright and early spring blooming
- Thick, evergreen-like foliage
- High shade tolerance and reliability
- Compact and tidy habit
Care Tips:
- Remove damaged leaves after winter to encourage fresh growth.
- Clean up flower stems once blooming is finished.
Clethra alnifolia SUGARTINA® (Summersweet)
Why we love it:
- Highly fragrant white flower spikes
- Strong butterfly magnet in mid-summer
- Naturally dense and mounded habit
- Tolerates damp or cool soil conditions
Care Tips:
- Prune lightly in late winter if needed.
- Ensure consistent watering during dry spells.
Diervilla KODIAK®
Why we love it:
- Stunning bronze and copper foliage tones
- Exceptionally tough and easy to grow
- Small yellow flowers that attract pollinators
- Brilliant fall colour display
Care Tips:
- Cut back old branches in spring to promote the most colourful foliage.
- Very adaptable and low-maintenance once established.
Hosta SHADOWLAND® (Hosta)
Why we love it:
- Bold and architectural foliage
- Contrasting colours that brighten dark corners
- Long-lived and substantial presence
- Effective and beautiful ground coverage
Care Tips:
- Protect foliage from slugs early in the season.
- Trim flower scapes after blooming if you prefer a foliage-only look.
Heucherella FUN AND GAMES® (Foamy Bells)
Why we love it:
- Intricate and colourful leaf patterns
- Fine texture that complements hostas perfectly
- Hybrid vigour and overall resilience
- Multi-season visual interest
Care Tips:
- Avoid standing water around the crown.
- Clean up old leaves in spring to refresh the plant.
Landscape and Planting Plans
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