Les présentes collections de jardin ne vous laisseront pas dans l'ombre! Nul besoin d'éviter ces coins sous les arbres ou près des murs. Grâce à ces suggestions simples de jardins d'ombre, vous pouvez facilement transformer un endroit ombragé en un joli coin de jardinage. Imaginez un feuillage vert frais parsemé de fleurs blanches ou lavande apaisantes, des bancs reposants tachetés de lumière, un bain d'oiseaux vieilli par les intempéries et des pierres recouvertes de mousse...
Nos idées de jardins d'ombre mettent à profit le feuillage en favorisant la couleur et le contraste pour créer un endroit frais lorsque les chaleurs de l'été s'installent. Nous avons agencé des plantes à larges feuilles à des fougères d'apparence plumeuse et à du feuillage ondulé ou panaché pour créer un milieu environnant qui vous invite à vous détendre et à admirer le paysage. Les différentes grosseurs, formes et textures de ces favorites des jardins d'ombre offrent un contraste reposant au jardin d'été ensoleillé.
Nous ne pouvions résister à la tentation d'intégrer quelques fleurs pour jardins d'ombre dans la collection. En dépit de la croyance populaire, il existe beaucoup de choix de fleurs colorées qui prospèrent à l'ombre. Des impatiens, des bégonias et des fushias roses ou orangés ressortent vraiment à travers le feuillage vert frais, tandis que les teintes de bleu et de mauve de la valériane grecque, du torenia et de l'hydrangée suggèrent une atmosphère plus méditative.
N'oubliez pas qu'un coin ombragé en été peut être très ensoleillé au printemps, ce qui vous donne la possibilité de faire la transition de votre jardin d'une saison à l'autre. Les bulbes du printemps font de magnifiques fleurs pour les jardins d'ombre, faisant leur apparition avant le feuillage des arbres. Les tulipes, les jonquilles et les jacinthes créent un ensemble printanier éclatant avant que l'ombre s'installe sous les arbres. À mesure que leurs fleurs se fanent, les hostas, fougères et heuchères apparaîtront pour combler les espaces dénudés.
L'ombre fait partie des cycles de la nature. Profitez-en pour faire l'essai de nos suggestions de jardins d'ombre et tirer le maximum de ce que vous avez à votre portée. Considérez ces collections comme un point de départ et n'hésitez pas à les modifier avec des plantes ou des fleurs pour jardins d'ombre à votre goût qui s'agencent à votre décor. Si vous choisissez une combinaison de plantes et de fleurs qui respectent des conditions d'ensoleillement et d'arrosage similaires, votre jardin d'ombre sera une réussite!
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A succulent shrub of green-leaved rosettes, tinged red. Creamy yellow flower spikes emerge from the center of the rosettes. Great on steep and rocky slopes.
A low, spreading rosemary with fragrant, needle-like green leaves and deep blue flowers. Great when allowed to cascade over walls or containers. May be used fresh or dried to flavor meats, sauces and soups.
An old-fashioned favorite prized for its beautiful flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This compact variety is loaded with blooms. Combines well with zinnia, marigold, sweet potato vine and other sun-lovers. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
This easy-care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Rosettes of wavy, coral-blushed blue-green leaves produce slender wands of red pink flowers. Grows well in poor, rocky soil, and ideally suited for rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings. Can be grown indoors as a house plant where not cold hardy--simply place in a bright window and water sparingly.
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Rosettes of succulent leaves on neat plants have an unusual look. Great for container gardening, particularly in strawberry jars. Use between pavers, stone steps or scattered along garden's edge. Requires sharply drained soil.
Striking evergreen foliage has a unique webbed appearance. Excellent for strawberry jars or other containers, miniature gardens, rock gardens and walls. Attractive at garden's edge or as a small-scale ground cover. Rose-red flowers in flat clusters.
Rosettes of succulent leaves have an unusual look. Great for container gardening, especially in strawberry jars, plant some in between pavers, stone steps or along garden's edge. Requires sharply drained soil.
Striking evergreen foliage on vigorous plants. Excellent for strawberry jars or other containers, miniature gardens, rock gardens and walls. Attractive at garden's edge or as a small-scale ground cover. Deep pink flowers in flat clusters.
Rosettes of succulent leaves on neat little plants have an unusual look. Great for container gardening, particularly in strawberry jars. Or tuck some in between pavers, stone steps or scattered along garden's edge. Requires sharply drained soil.
This easy care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Exquisite red markings define the interior and edges of each leaf; pink flowers appear in fall. Use in rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings.
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Let these vibrant flowers help welcome spring! A cheerful sight after a long winter, combine these beautiful flowering bulbs with tulips, pulmonaria and hyacinth for a spectacular early season display. If planted in a container the previous fall, they can be brought inside for an indoor garden.
Tiny leaves, with pretty gray-silver variegation form a cushion of foliage highlighted by dainty flowers. Makes an excellent edging plant. Thyme adds flavor to vegetables, stuffings, soups, seafood, meats and poultry.
Well-branched, compact plants with large flowers. Great for adding a splash of early or late season color. Completely hardy, even under snow! Flowers well into June. Replant in late summer for the following spring.
A commonly cultivated spring bulb that is well-suited for garden's edge, between flagstones or the rock garden. Vibrant flower color and strong, delicious fragrance. Plant in front of taller spring bulbs or tuck into sunny nooks and crannies for a springtime delight. Can become invasive.
Flavorful foliage brings a mild, pleasing mustard taste to salads, soups, stir-fry or used as greens. Leaves are also quite attractive, in shades of bright green or deep burgundy, perfect for the edible landscape or simply ornamental use. Mustard is a cool-season vegetable that can turn bitter in the heat of summer; for best quality greens, plant in early spring and again in fall, avoiding hot weather. A quick, easy-to-grow vegetable.
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Beautiful snowy white flowers resemble a calla lily on this easy-to-grow plant. An ideal plant to use as a focal point in a room. Great on a shaded patio. Prefers moderate home temperatures of 70-75°F (21-24°C) daytimes and 65-70°F (18-21°C) nights.
Nepthytis, also known as Arrowhead Plant, is an attractive, vigorous foliage plant. The most common varieties have green or green and white variegated leaves. However, cultivars are now available that sport shades of pink and white too. It’s great for hanging baskets, cascading over containers or trained to climb a small trellis.
Exotic foliage brings a dramatic tropical flavor to your home. This tightly clumping elephant ear produces glossy dark green leaves with lime green veins.
Beautiful, bold foliage plant; attractive displayed alone or in groupings. As plants grow, the lower leaves drop, revealing an interesting trunklike stalk. Keep out of the reach of small children and pets, as the sap is irritating to the mouth.
Striking foliage with well-defined variegation makes a stunning show in the landscape. Spreading, grasslike leaves are well-suited for garden's edge, ground cover, or along a pathway. Late-season flower spikes are followed by small blue-black berries. Benefits from light fertilization throughout the growing season.
This beautiful ivy adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. In warm climates, use as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Where not hardy, add to outdoor containers for porch, deck or use for indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
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A succulent shrub of green-leaved rosettes, tinged red. Creamy yellow flower spikes emerge from the center of the rosettes. Great on steep and rocky slopes.
Succulent leaves produce flowers in shades of red, pink, salmon, white, orange and yellow. Generally available year-round as a potted plant. Use as a colorful accent for house, porch or patio. When flowers fade, retain as an interesting foliage plant. Prefers well-drained soil and partial shade.
Bold and vibrant, especially in full sun, use this trailing plant as a ground cover where climate allows. In cooler regions, use as a houseplant or in combination plantings for patio or deck. Contrasts well with blue flowers. Known to survive mild winters, but frost will kill tops. Prefers well-drained soil.
This easy care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Exquisite red markings define the interior and edges of each leaf; pink flowers appear in fall. Use in rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings.
This easy-care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Rosettes of thick, succulent leaves produce slender wands of coral to pink flowers. Grows well in poor, rocky soil, and ideally suited for rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings. Can be grown indoors as a house plant where not cold hardy--simply place in a bright window and water sparingly.
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Striking flowers attract butterflies and complement bold, colorful foliage. Fantastic in containers and planted in the garden. Lovely at water's edge and a wonderful contrast to fine-textured water plants. Can be grown as a house plant or lifted and stored from season to season where not winter hardy.
Stunning flowers and foliage for the herb or flower garden. Wonderfully aromatic leaves add a spicy flavor to sauces, salads and meat dishes, and give a lovely pink tint to white wine vinegar. Ideal for potpourri and dried arrangements.
A favorite from Grandma's garden. This popular annual features brightly colored flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. An outstanding cut flower. Frequent cutting for bouquets promotes reblooming.
Wonderfully fragrant flowers on arching stems attract a profusion of butterflies to the garden. Stunning in the perennial garden, for mixed shrub plantings or in large groupings. Remove faded flowers for continuous bloom. Prune hard in early spring.
Low, creeping plants with bright flowers are delightful at garden's edge, in containers or along a walkway. Lovely planted with ageratum, baby's breath and blue delphinium. Very drought and heat tolerant once established.
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Known for its healing properties, the gel-like substance from these leaves is used for everything from skin conditioners to hair rinses. A pot kept by the kitchen window will provide a handy remedy for cuts and burns. Individual leaves may be used as needed.
Striking, succulent foliage with leaf margins lined with golden yellow teeth, which also appear scattered on the leaf surface. Adds textural interest to containers, or planted in the garden where the climate is suitable. Plants can be wintered indoors or grown as a houseplant where not hardy; place in a bright location and water sparingly. Vibrant orange-red flowers on slender 24" wands are attractive to hummingbirds.
Beautiful rosettes of silver-blue foliage with leaf margins lined with contrasting black teeth. Plants are deer and rabbit resistant, and tolerant of drought and heat. Flowers are attractive to hummingbirds. Excellent container plant or in the garden, and can be grown as an easy-care houseplant in cold winter climates. Mature, established landscape plants will produce a spectacular column-like flower stalk up to 6' tall, covered with small yellow flowers. Needs dry outdoor conditions in winter.
Rosettes of succulent, speckled foliage are striking in the garden or in containers. Plants are deer and rabbit resistant and tolerant of drought. Mature, established landscape plants will produce tall, slender spires with orange to red flowers. Often grown as an easy-care houseplant or a summer annual, where plants will remain small and are grown for their decorative foliage.
This easy-care plant is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and deadheading is not necessary. Rosettes of thick, succulent leaves produce slender wands of coral to pink flowers. Grows well in poor, rocky soil, and ideally suited for rock gardens, mixed containers and desert plantings. Can be grown indoors as a house plant where not cold hardy--simply place in a bright window and water sparingly.
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Uniquely shaped flowers bloom season-long over low-growing plants. Thriving in shade, they add excitement to container gardens, at garden's edge or as a houseplant. Pinch to keep bushy and full. Keep soil evenly moist.
Attractive rounded leaves are borne on this trailing plant. Foliage contrasts with and highlights other plants, making this a superb addition to containers, hanging baskets and gardens. Combines well with geranium, verbena and dwarf delphinium. Prefers well-drained soil.
Uniquely shaped flowers bloom season-long over low-growing plants. Thriving in shade, they add excitement to container gardens, at garden's edge or as a houseplant. Pinch to keep bushy and full. Keep soil evenly moist.
Uniquely shaped flowers bloom season-long over low-growing plants. Thriving in shade, they add excitement to container gardens, at garden's edge or as a houseplant. Pinch to keep bushy and full. Keep soil evenly moist.
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A bold and dramatic foliage plant with enormous flower clusters up to 12" across. Stunning in the water garden or large container. This plant is used in the ancient Egyptian art of paper-making. May be wintered indoors, as space permits.
Absolutely stunning foliage. This unusual plant displays carmine highlights on shimmering copper-purple to metallic blue leaves. Fabulous for combination pots or planting in large drifts.
Outstanding plant for the rock garden or at garden's edge. Use for striking contrast with vibrant colors or as a cool complement to blues and pinks. Flowers and foliage dry well for arrangements. Tolerant of seaside conditions and poor, dry soil.
Beautiful, deep purple foliage makes a stunning accent in mixed containers, hanging baskets and at garden's edge. Try pairing it with bold, contrasting textures and colors for a dramatic effect.
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Profuse flowers blanket cascading stems throughout the season. Heat-tolerant plants thrive in hanging baskets, patio planters, mixed containers or in the garden as a small-scale ground cover. Lovely combined with bold-textured or dark-foliaged plants.
Produces clusters of brilliantly colored flowers. Attracts hummingbirds to gardens or containers. Phlox make good cut flowers. Remove spent blooms to promote additional blooms and extend the blooming period.
Charming pink snapdragon-like flowers bloom profusely on upright stems, providing a colorful display in either landscape beds or containers. This plant is extremely valuable for its heat tolerance and adaptability to moist or dry areas.
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Beautiful fine-textured ornamental grass; excellent in rock gardens, slopes and banks. Attractive bronze foliage complements silver foliages, bright flowers and variegated grasses. Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous.
Vibrant flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Striking as a ground cover, low hedge, topiary or in mixed containers. Where not hardy, may be wintered indoors in a bright location. Vigorous, drought tolerant plants are resistant to deer browsing.
Beautiful fragrant flower clusters attract butterflies to the garden. Lovely in summer bouquets and stunning in the flower garden, planted with bee balm, Shasta daisy, cranesbill, daylily and ornamental grasses. This cultivar is compact and quite weather tolerant. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming.
Lovely flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds and contrast starkly with the richly hued foliage. These beautiful plants create a stunning display at garden's edge, in containers, window boxes or cut flower arrangements. Where not hardy, dig roots and store in a cool, dry place until spring.
Profuse flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Striking as a ground cover, low hedge, topiary or in mixed containers. In cold-winter climates may be wintered indoors where it makes an excellent houseplant. Vigorous spreading where hardy.
This self-branching variety add rich, bushy texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Add to outdoor combination planters or use for indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
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Vibrant flowers bloom above fragrant, highly divided foliage. This fast-growing annual is well-suited for garden's edge, container gardening, or window boxes. Very attractive in combination with blue-spiked flowers. May repel pests. Prefers well-drained soil.
An ever-popular annual bearing vibrant flower clusters that attract butterflies. This variety is weather tolerant with an extremely uniform growth habit. A colorful addition to flower gardens, deck or patio containers, or window boxes and baskets. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Vibrant flowers complement bright foliage. A vigorously spreading ground cover for moist woodland soil, at water's edge, on banks, or cascading over walls. Best foliage color when plants receive morning sunlight. A beautiful foliage accent in containers.
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Cascading sprays of tiny flowers cover mounded plants. Outstanding as an airy filler in combination plantings or mixed containers, and wonderful in hanging baskets, as a small-scale ground cover, or at garden's edge.
Vibrant blossoms provide a season-long display of color and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Lovely in mixed garden plantings and containers. Combine with sweet potato vine, coleus and verbena for a delightful blend of color, texture and form.
Profuse flowers blanket cascading stems throughout the season. Heat-tolerant plants thrive in hanging baskets, patio planters, mixed containers or in the garden as a small-scale ground cover. Lovely combined with bold-textured or dark-foliaged plants.
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Highly divided silvery gray foliage has an antlerlike or coral-like appearance. Dusty Miller provides an excellent foil to most annuals and is a great choice to add contrast to beds, containers or baskets.
Long green, grasslike leaves grow upward from a common point, arching slightly until the leaf tips point down. A popular plant for adding height to a container garden. Very beautiful mixed with flowering plants.
Cheerful flowers add vibrant color to the flower garden, containers, or the vegetable garden where the fragrance can deter pests. Very attractive in combination with blue-spiked flowers. Fast-growing and compact. Prefers well-drained soil.
This ever-popular annual bears vibrant flower clusters that attract butterflies. Tall varieties make a colorful addition to flower gardens and are excellent in bouquets. Shorter selections are perfect in containers for the deck or patio, or window boxes and baskets. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil.
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Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
Bold, silver foliage, ideal as a ground cover or accent plant. Striking in an all-white theme garden, for contrast with vibrant colors, or to help blend plants of different colors in the garden. Excellent variety for hot, humid areas. Lilac flowers.
Shiny black "pearls" of berries that mature to a vibrant red are nestled among striking black foliage. Provides outstanding color contrast as a landscape plant or in containers. Compact, upright form for accent. Prefers well-drained soil. 2006 AAS winner.
Delightful silvery foliage forms petite, graceful clumps, ideal for smaller gardens, landscapes or at water's edge. Striking complement to large-leaved plants and evergreens for winter effect. Pinkish flower plumes, beautiful cut or dried.
Abundant flowers adorn compact plants. Excellent for adding early and late season color to gardens and containers.
Tender, sweetly spicy leaves with excellent flavor. Adds zest to Greek, Italian and Mexican cuisine and complements tomato dishes, beef or lamb stew, gravies, soups, salads or casseroles. Use fresh, dried or fresh frozen. Harvest before flowering.
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Stunning flowers attract butterflies and complement rich, bold, colorful foliage. A compact, low-growing variety lovely at water's edge or as contrast to fine-textured water plants. Very handsome in container gardens or along walls. In northern climates, lift and store root rhizomes over winter.
Stunning foliage highlights the garden and contrasts beautifully with plants with golden or silver foliage or vibrant flowers. Lovely trailing across the ground or cascading from planters or window boxes. Produces edible white tubers (potatoes).
Bold, fanning foliage is particularly striking when planted among dark-leaved plants. Interesting pale yellow star-shaped flowers add dramatic presence. Soften the edges of this plant by placing it with dark-leaved eupatorium. Prefers neutral to alkaline (sweet) soil.
Vibrant flowers complement bright foliage. A vigorously spreading ground cover for moist woodland soil, at water's edge, on banks, or cascading over walls. Best foliage color when plants receive morning sunlight. A beautiful foliage accent in containers.
Profuse, vibrant trumpets burst open with color, covering the handsome, trailing foliage of this excellent landscape plant. Whether rambling across the garden floor or gently tumbling over a container's edge, plentiful flowers abound on this uniform variety. Prefers well-drained soil.
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The choice for garden beds, baskets and containers! Fast-growing, mounded plants spread up to 3' (90 cm) and produce masses of bright 2 1/4" (6 cm) blooms all season. Use for quick cover on the ground, in containers or baskets. Lovely in combination with other annuals.
Heat, sun and shade tolerant, ﾑBlazin' Rose' has many uses in the landscape. Exceptionally colored foliage contrasts nicely with silver or green-leaved plants, and looks good on its own. Pinch tips to shape and control growth.
Attractive rounded leaves are borne on this trailing plant. Foliage contrasts with and highlights other plants, making this a superb addition to containers, hanging baskets and gardens. Combines well with geranium, verbena and dwarf delphinium. Prefers well-drained soil.
Stunning electric blue flowers contrast sharply with the black stems. Especially attractive to hummingbirds. Excellent for middle or back of the garden. Terrific complement to coreopsis, rudbeckia and ornamental grasses. Good cut flower.
An all-time favorite that enlivens the garden with a profusion of blooms that are irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds. Naturally dwarf growth is splendid in hanging baskets and containers. Super planted with verbena, marigold, zinnia, geranium or other annuals.
Easy-to-grow plant with absolutely striking, glowing purple and dark red foliage. The plant acquires a palmlike appearance as it matures. A show stopping specimen when used in containers. Likes high humidity.
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Vibrant flower clusters attract butterflies. Striking in gardens and containers, where plants can easily be trimmed to shape. Excellent drought and heat tolerance, and resistant to deer browsing. Vigorous where hardy; may be wintered indoors where not hardy. Prune lightly in mid- to late spring.
Large flower clusters in varying shades put on a fabulous display in gardens, baskets or containers. Groom plants by removing spent flowers and leaves. Feed regularly with a balanced fertilizer to ensure a fantastic show of blooms.
Profuse, large, pale yellow, daisy-shaped flowers bloom over a long season. Attracts butterflies and bees to the garden. Airy, fernlike foliage is a superb filler in the flower garden or bouquet. Will tolerate heat, humidity and dry soil.
Vibrant flowers bloom above fragrant, highly divided foliage. This fast-growing annual is well-suited for garden's edge, container gardening, or window boxes. Very attractive in combination with blue-spiked flowers. May repel pests. Prefers well-drained soil.
A profusion of miniature flowers in an array of vibrant colors bloom throughout the season. Attracts hummingbirds. Cascades beautifully from containers and window boxes, trails over stone walls, and is a wonderful edging for garden paths.
Graceful flower plumes and striking foliage are lovely in the summer landscape. Wonderful paired with bold, vibrant plants for contrast, or with complementary cool pastels and grays. Lovely in containers or mixed plantings. Excellent cut flower.
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Foliage so colorful and interesting there's no need for flowers! Plant alone in the garden or in decorative containers for spectacular color contrast. Combine with other annuals such as sweet potato vine or zinnia. Prolong your collection by taking cuttings in fall to start new plants for the coming season. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
This beautiful ivy adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. In warm climates, use as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Where not hardy, add to containers for porch, deck or indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
Exquisite flowers in a breathtaking array of forms and color combinations. Some cascade elegantly from arching branches, others dangle precariously from stiff, upright stems. Combine with lobelia, bacopa, and ivy for a graceful, classic display. Prefers a cool site with moist, well-drained soil sheltered from drying winds.
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Nonstop flowers in beautiful hues are offset by handsome, glossy foliage. Popularly used for adding lively color to containers and annual plantings. Particularly lovely in mixed containers and hanging baskets. Provide shelter from wind.
This exciting heuchera produces ruffled purple leaves and brilliant coral flowers. Makes a wonderful addition to the perennial border or rock garden. Delicate pink flower spikes complement the foliage and are lovely in cut flower arrangements.
Large, abundant flowers contrast beautifully with the rich, compact foliage. Highlights the shaded garden and is especially lovely in mixed containers, hanging baskets, at garden's edge, or anywhere a splash of color is desired.
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Beautiful, powdery blue leaves and lightly fragrant, near-white flowers in early summer brighten shady spots in the landscape. Visual appeal and a growth habit that produces new leaves all season make this a breeding breakthrough and a choice addition to your shade garden.
Beautifully variegated leaves and long-blooming flowers brighten shaded gardens and summer containers. Superb ground cover beneath trees or shrubs, especially when combined with spring-flowering bulbs. Attractive at garden's edge or along walkways.
Bright flowers with a darker edge bloom over compact plants. These prolific bloomers are an excellent choice for annual beds, garden edges or decorative containers in the shady garden. Highlights the shaded garden, especially lovely in mixed containers or anywhere a splash of color is desired.
Slender silvery foliage adds an elegant touch to mixed plantings and containers. Lovely with cool colors or as a contrast to vibrant flowers. Clusters of yellow flowers in long-summer regions; rarely blooms elsewhere. Combines well with geranium, verbena and dwarf delphinium. Prefers well-drained soil.
Fantastic foliage for the shaded or woodland garden. Attractive accent to burgundy or silver-leaved plants and ruby or white flowers, which highlight the rich colors in the fern. New growth is lighter in color and contrasts nicely with older fronds.
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Panicles of fragrant flowers add color to the garden's edge or container garden. Lovely in the landscape or cut flower arrangement with lighter-textured plants, such as baby's breath or low-growing grasses. Average to alkaline (sweet) soil is best.
Slender, bright green leaves topped with tan flowers sway easily in the breeze, bringing texture and motion to your garden. Stunning combined with coneflower, yarrow, aster and sedum. Flower plumes are wonderful in dried arrangements.
Delightfully silky, cup-shaped flowers rise above delicately cut foliage. Provides vibrant color and delicate texture to the landscape. An excellent cut flower, either alone or mixed with other blooms. Also nice in containers or for naturalizing.
Well-branched, compact plants with large flowers. Great for adding a splash of early or late season color. Completely hardy, even under snow! Flowers well into June. Replant in late summer for the following spring.
Profuse flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Attractive cascading over stones, planted at garden's edge or along walkways. Striking companion to spring-blooming perennials and bulbs. Shear after blooming for best appearance. Shiny evergreen leaves.
This beautiful ivy adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. In warm climates, use as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Where not hardy, add to containers for porch, deck or indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
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Beautiful fine-textured ornamental grass. Excellent in the perennial garden or as a ground cover. The cinnamon-colored foliage is outstanding planted with silver foliage plants, brightly colored flowers or variegated grasses.
Wonderful trailing foliage provides fabulous color contrast in the garden. Beautiful complement to both flowers and foliage, particularly yellow ones. Ideal as small-scale ground cover or cascading from planters or window boxes. Produces edible tubers (potatoes).
A profusion of miniature flowers in an array of vibrant colors bloom throughout the season. Attracts hummingbirds. Cascades beautifully from containers and window boxes, trails over stone walls, and is a wonderful edging for garden paths.
A profusion of vibrant flowers attracts butterflies. Excellent cut flower, outstanding in the perennial garden or wildflower planting, and especially attractive with daylilies, daisies, asters and grasses. Allow to reseed in the garden. Heat tolerant.
Large plumes on easy-to-grow plants. Wonderful contrast between bold foliage and feathery flowers. Well-suited for garden's edge or in combination plantings with sweet potato vine, spikes and trailing geranium. Unique addition to fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Valued for its heat and drought tolerance, this tropical perennial bears an abundance of charming flowers that makes a colorful display in landscape beds, combination pots or window boxes. Prefers moist, well-drained fertile soil.
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This exciting heuchera produces ruffled purple leaves and brilliant coral flowers. Makes a wonderful addition to the perennial border or rock garden. Delicate pink flower spikes complement the foliage and are lovely in cut flower arrangements.
Impatiente de Nouvelle-Guinée
Nonstop flowers in beautiful hues are offset by handsome, glossy foliage. Popularly used for adding lively color to containers and annual plantings. Particularly lovely in mixed containers and hanging baskets. Provide shelter from wind.
A wonderful, easy-to-grow fern. Newly unfolding fronds have a beautiful coppery-pink color, aging to deep green. Striking in shaded or woodland gardens, formal or informal. Attractive with hostas, epimedium and wild ginger. Good filler for bouquets.
Vibrant flowers complement bright foliage. A vigorously spreading ground cover for moist woodland soil, at water's edge, on banks, or cascading over walls. Best foliage color when plants receive morning sunlight. A beautiful foliage accent in containers.
Showy flower plumes and striking foliage are indispensable in the shaded or woodland garden. Excellent complement to bergenia, hosta, ferns or Japanese iris and especially attractive near water. A beautiful, long-lasting cut flower, fresh or dried.
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Graceful flower plumes and striking foliage are lovely in the summer landscape. Wonderful paired with bold, vibrant plants for contrast, or with complementary cool pastels and grays. Lovely in containers or mixed plantings. Excellent cut flower.
Large, bright blooms attract butterflies and complement bold, vibrant foliage. A tall-growing variety that is lovely at water's edge and a wonderful contrast to fine-textured water plants. Very handsome in container gardens or along walls. In northern climates, lift and store root rhizomes over winter.
Beautiful fine-textured foliage forms graceful flowing mounds. Lovely spilling over slopes and walls, in containers and at garden's edge. Cut back to 3-4" as new growth begins in spring. A good houseplant where not winter hardy.
A member of the purslane family, this beautiful mounded bright green foliage stands up to heat and drought. The reward for stress on this plant is even brighter chartreuse color. The endurance to adverse conditions makes it easy to grow in full sun in either gardens or containers.
Vibrant flowers complement bright green or yellow foliage. A vigorously spreading ground cover for moist woodland soil, at water's edge, on banks, or cascading over walls. Ideal for areas where its spreading nature will be an asset. Good in containers.
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Showy flower plumes in a range of lovely colors, outstanding in the shaded or woodland garden. Attractive planted with hosta, ferns or Japanese iris and especially attractive near water. A beautiful, long-lasting cut flower, fresh or dried.
Dark purple stems hold deep lavender flowers above dark green foliage. This eye-catching color combination is ideal in borders and mixed containers. Great for fall landscapes in warmer climates.
Large, elegant, fully double flowers bloom continuously all season. Plant in hanging baskets or decorative containers and allow the lovely blooms to cascade gently over the edges. Provide moist, well-drained soil and protect from wind.
Stunning golden foliage with a dark blue edge highlights the shaded garden. Attractive at garden's edge or in groupings with other shade-loving plants such as ferns, astilbes and blue-leaved hostas. Foliage and flowers are excellent for arrangements.
Large, abundant flowers contrast beautifully with the rich, compact foliage. Highlights the shaded garden and is especially lovely in mixed containers, hanging baskets, at garden's edge, or anywhere a splash of color is desired.
Attractive rounded leaves are borne on this trailing plant. Foliage contrasts with and highlights other plants, making this a superb addition to containers, hanging baskets and gardens. Combines well with geranium, verbena and dwarf delphinium. Prefers well-drained soil.
Lumière:
partiellement ensoleillé
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Handsome, richly colored foliage bears lofty, dainty bells that are irresistible to hummingbirds. Creates a beautiful display in perennial or rock gardens, along walkways, or in cut flower bouquets. Mulch lightly in winter to protect shallow roots. Remove faded flowers for extended blooming.
A very popular cool-weather plant with colorful flowers. Compact plants with large flowers. Great for adding a splash of early or late season color. Completely hardy, even under snow! Flowers well into June. Replant in late summer for the following spring.
Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
Beautiful evergreen foliage adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover for both sunny and shaded sites, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls.
Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
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Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
A four-season perennial! Butterfly-attracting pink flowers mature to bronze-red and foliage is attractive. Allow seed heads to remain standing for winter interest. Outstanding in the garden or landscape planting. Beautiful with rudbeckia, coneflowers and asters.
Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
Graceful silvery foliage is stunning in the garden or landscape. Striking complement to large-leaved plants or combined with berrying shrubs and evergreens for winter effect. Coppery flower plumes are beautiful cut or dried. Clump forming.
Type de plante:
arbustes à fleurs
Lumière:
partiellement ensoleillé
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Profuse, vibrant trumpets burst open with color, covering the handsome, trailing foliage of this excellent landscape plant. Whether rambling across the garden floor or gently tumbling over a container's edge, plentiful flowers abound on this uniform variety. Prefers well-drained soil.
Silvery foliage makes for an attractive contrast with standard green plants, also adding an interesting, tangled mat texture. Use in rock gardens, containers or as a dramatic accent. Drought tolerant.
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Profuse, fragrant flowers are a wonderful filler for flower gardens or bouquets. Lovely in planters, window boxes and hanging baskets. Remove faded flowers and keep containers well-watered to promote prolific, continuous flowering.
Profuse, delicate daisies in a variety of colors attract butterflies. Feathery, fragrant leaves complement the long-blooming flowers. A beautiful cut flower and a wonderful plant for garden's edge, containers or mixed planters. Not hardy; treat as an annual in northern climates.
Cascading sprays of tiny flowers cover mounded plants. Outstanding as an airy filler in combination plantings or mixed containers, and wonderful in hanging baskets, as a small-scale ground cover, or at garden's edge.
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Beautiful evergreen foliage adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover for both sunny and shaded sites, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls.
Aromatic foliage has a strong, sweet lemon scent. Excellent culinary herb used to flavor chicken, fish and pork, vegetable dishes, stuffings and makes a flavorful tea. Good in potpourri and sachets. An attractive garden plant with rosy lavender flowers.
A profusion of dainty flowers complements attractive yellow foliage that turns red in winter. Excellent as ground cover, in rock gardens, or at the base of azaleas or rhododendrons. Needs a moist, acidic, well-drained soil.
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An indispensable ornamental for the fall garden. Large, colorful rosettes of leaves resemble huge flowers. Great as an accent plant in the garden or add to seasonal combination pots with pansies and ceratostigma. Well-drained, lime-rich soil is best.
Beautiful evergreen foliage adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover for both sunny and shaded sites, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls.
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Large, bright blooms attract butterflies and complement bold, vibrant foliage. A medium-growing variety that is lovely at water's edge and a wonderful contrast to fine-textured water plants. Very handsome in container gardens or along walls. In northern climates, lift and store root rhizomes over winter.
A favorite from Grandma's garden. This popular annual features brightly colored flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. An outstanding cut flower. Frequent cutting for bouquets promotes reblooming.
Striking flowers attract butterflies and complement bold, colorful foliage. Fantastic in containers and planted in the garden. Lovely at water's edge and a wonderful contrast to fine-textured water plants. Can be grown as a house plant or lifted and stored from season to season where not winter hardy.
Exquisitely fragrant flowers attract butterflies and perfume the garden. Beautiful planted with perennials or annuals or in hanging baskets or other containers. Plants can grow quite large (4-6') in a cool greenhouse or where hardy.
Exceptional foliage accent with variegated or bronze leaves. Lovely trailing vine for hanging baskets or mixed planters indoors or out. Thrives in average home temperatures and outdoors in partial shade. White or pink flowers.
Stunning flowers and foliage for the herb or flower garden. Wonderfully aromatic leaves add a spicy flavor to sauces, salads and meat dishes, and give a lovely pink tint to white wine vinegar. Ideal for potpourri and dried arrangements.
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Heat, sun and shade tolerant, ﾑBlazin' Rose' has many uses in the landscape. Exceptionally colored foliage contrasts nicely with silver or green-leaved plants, and looks good on its own. Pinch tips to shape and control growth.
Easy to grow! Versatile! Loves hot and cool! Use in baskets, planters and beds. DragonWingBegonia.com
Exquisitely fragrant flowers attract butterflies and perfume the garden. Beautiful planted with perennials or annuals or in hanging baskets or other containers. Plants can grow quite large (4-6') in a cool greenhouse or where hardy.
Fabulous yellow-striped leaves are spectacular in the garden or mixed containers. Beautiful in combination with burgundy foliage plants or vibrant flowers. May be wintered as a houseplant where not hardy. Mature plants produce fragrant flower clusters.
Lovely spires of flowers are stunning in the garden or for summer bouquets. Beautiful with yarrow, baby's breath, purple coneflower or ornamental grasses. An ideal substitute for hollyhocks in a small garden. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming.
Lumière:
partiellement ensoleillé
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Absolutely stunning foliage. This unusual plant displays carmine highlights on shimmering copper-purple to metallic blue leaves. Fabulous for combination pots or planting in large drifts.
Graceful, silky foliage sways gently in the slightest breeze. Superb in perennial gardens or containers with agastache, aster, artemisia or sedum. Slender green flower spikes dry to a beautiful golden color; excellent for cut or dried arrangements.
Charming snapdragon-like flowers bloom profusely on upright stems, providing a colorful display in either landscape beds or containers. This plant is extremely valuable for its heat tolerance and adaptability to moist or dry areas.
An ever-popular annual bearing vibrant flower clusters that attract butterflies. This variety is weather tolerant with an extremely uniform growth habit. A colorful addition to flower gardens, deck or patio containers, or window boxes and baskets. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Stunning flowers and foliage for the herb or flower garden. Wonderfully aromatic leaves add a spicy flavor to sauces, salads and meat dishes, and give a lovely pink tint to white wine vinegar. Ideal for potpourri and dried arrangements.
Low, creeping plants with bright flowers are delightful at garden's edge, in containers or along a walkway. Lovely planted with ageratum, baby's breath and blue delphinium. Very drought and heat tolerant once established.
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Beautiful snowy white flowers resemble a calla lily on this easy-to-grow plant. An ideal plant to use as a focal point in a room. Great on a shaded patio. Prefers moderate home temperatures of 70-75°F (21-24°C) daytimes and 65-70°F (18-21°C) nights.
Beautiful, bold foliage plant; attractive displayed alone or in groupings. As plants grow, the lower leaves drop, revealing an interesting trunklike stalk. Keep out of the reach of small children and pets, as the sap is irritating to the mouth.
Nepthytis, also known as Arrowhead Plant, is an attractive, vigorous foliage plant. The most common varieties have green or green and white variegated leaves. However, cultivars are now available that sport shades of pink and white too. It’s great for hanging baskets, cascading over containers or trained to climb a small trellis.
Exotic foliage brings a dramatic tropical flavor to your home. This tightly clumping elephant ear produces glossy dark green leaves with lime green veins.
This beautiful ivy adds rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. In warm climates, use as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Where not hardy, add to outdoor containers for porch, deck or use for indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
Lush foliage has dark green leaves with white stripes. Lovely at garden or woodland edges, or in rock gardens. An outstanding ground cover that lights up shady areas and spreads slowly.
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Large leaves with sweet, spicy fragrance and flavor, perfect for a full-bodied pesto. Flowers are attractive in the herb garden, but are usually pinched off as buds form to promote high-quality leaves for cooking.
Fresh tomatoes from the garden are the best summer treat! Great for eating fresh, cooking or canning. Clusters of bright red, sweet-tasting fruit are produced on trailing plants.
Large, rounded gray-blue leaves are very aromatic with a spicy scent and flavor. Looks beautiful when planted in mass with other gray plants or beside bright flowering plants. Use fresh or dried leaves for cooking.
An indispensable ornamental for the fall garden. This vigorous variety has wide, colorful rosettes of feathery leaves that resemble huge flowers. Great as an accent plant in the garden or add to seasonal combination pots with pansies and ceratostigma. Well-drained, lime-rich soil is best.
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Tender, sweetly spicy leaves with excellent flavor. Adds zest to Greek, Italian and Mexican cuisine and complements tomato dishes, beef or lamb stew, gravies, soups, salads or casseroles. Use fresh, dried or fresh frozen. Harvest before flowering.
Fragrant foliage and showy flowers. Ideal ground cover between paving stones, where footsteps will release its scent. Flowers attract bees. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Outstanding for seasoning poultry, fish and pork, in sauces and in herbal vinegar.
Hot, spicy aroma and flavor make this the classic pizza herb. Adds zest to Italian, Greek and Mexican cuisine and complements tomato dishes, beef or lamb stew, soups, salads or casseroles. Use fresh, dried or fresh frozen. Harvest before flowering.
Aromatic variegated foliage and blue flower spikes make a showy addition to the herb or flower garden. Fresh or dried leaves add flavor to sausage, stuffing, salad and soup. Attractive in arrangements, fresh or dried. Can be grown indoors in winter.
Beautifully variegated foliage with a robust lemon scent. Dense, creeping growth habit makes this variety an outstanding fragrant ground cover, especially between paving stones, where footsteps will release its scent. Makes a great garnish.
Sweetly spicy leaves add flavor to a wide range of foods. Fresh leaves add zest to vegetable dishes, soups, sauces and Italian cuisine. Rub on fresh meats or add to sausage or meat loaf for extra flavor. Freeze for winter use, or grow in a pot indoors.
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Intensely fragrant leaves have a distinctive pungent flavor, excellent for seasoning meat or vegetable dishes. Grows well in containers, and can be trimmed into topiary forms for a formal setting. An attractive evergreen shrub where winter hardy. May be grown indoors in pots
This wonderful variety produces small, rose-purple flowers among tiny, fragrant leaves. A versatile herb that may be used to flavor meats and soups or add color to the garden's edge.
Large, rounded gray-blue leaves are very aromatic with a spicy scent and flavor. Looks beautiful when planted in mass with other gray plants or beside bright flowering plants. Use fresh or dried leaves for cooking.
Hot, spicy aroma and flavor make this the classic pizza herb. Adds zest to Italian, Greek and Mexican cuisine and complements tomato dishes, beef or lamb stew, soups, salads or casseroles. Use fresh, dried or fresh frozen. Harvest before flowering.
Aromatic foliage has a strong peppery flavor that enhances bean dishes and complements strong-flavored game meats and pâté. Makes a good sood salt or pepper substitute, and may be used fresh or dry.. Periodic shearing encourages tender, flavorful new growth, and also keeps plants from becoming woody and less attractive with age. Harvest before the white to lilac flowers appear.
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An indispensable ornamental for the fall garden. Large, colorful rosettes of leaves resemble huge flowers. Great as an accent plant in the garden or add to seasonal combination pots with pansies and ceratostigma. Well-drained, lime-rich soil is best.
Wonderfully aromatic flowers and leaves; outstanding in butterfly, herb or rock gardens. Attractive planted with yarrow or sedum or used as a low hedge. Dried flowers and leaves are valued in potpourri, sachets or everlasting arrangements.
Juicy, vibrant red berries have a sweet, rich flavor. Excellent for jellies, pies and eating fresh. Plants produce one large crop annually during June. Use young plants that form at the end of runners to replace older plants. Prefers well-drained soil.
Stunning flowers and foliage for the herb or flower garden. Wonderfully aromatic leaves add a spicy flavor to sauces, salads and meat dishes, and give a lovely pink tint to white wine vinegar. Ideal for potpourri and dried arrangements.
Attractive fragrant leaves are excellent for seasoning and as a garnish. Flavor enhances most dishes, especially sauces, salads, meats and vegetables. A biennial grown as an annual; replant each year for best flavor.
Grown for both culinary and ornamental value, the large, crinkly leaves can be eaten like spinach and the stalks like asparagus, or they can be stewed. Dramatic foliage displays contrasting stems and veins in various colors. Harvest as needed, outer leaves first. Keep soil evenly moist.
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Large, rounded gray-green leaves have a spicy scent and flavor. This plant is a great choice for use in cooking and is ornamental enough for the border.
Aromatic leaves have a sweet, refreshing fragrance and flavor. Delicious in salads, soups or desserts, or to flavor teas and jellies. Mints are vigorous spreaders and should be contained; plant in containers sunk into the ground.
Aromatic, flavorful leaves (cilantro) and seeds (coriander). Lemon-sage flavored seeds are excellent in stews, bean dishes and pastries. Pungent, sharp-flavored leaves enhance poultry and meats in spicy recipes, salsas and soups. Reseeds.
Aromatic leaves in a variety of flavors are outstanding for a wide range of foods from Italian to Vietnamese. White or pink flowers are attractive in the herb garden, but are usually pinched off as buds form to promote high-quality leaves for cooking.
Intense, sweet lemon fragrance and flavor; fresh leaves are excellent in teas, as a salad herb or as a flavorful garnish in fruit cups. Dried leaves are good in potpourri or tea. Attractive plant for the herb or flower garden. Variegated and golden-leaved forms offer a bright contrast. Reseeds in the garden, so you'll have plenty to use and share--and keep in mind that periodic shearing and harvest will minimize excess seeding.
Lumière:
partiellement ensoleillé
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Striking variegated foliage complements vibrant flowers that attract hummingbirds. Beautiful in rock gardens, at garden's edge, or planted with hostas or other perennials. Vigorous plants are an excellent ground cover beneath trees or shrubs. Grows best in light shade and moist soil.
A very attractive plant with varying shades of orange to brown foliage and cream-colored flowers. Excellent for borders, ground cover, edging, rock gardens or cutting.
Profuse flower plumes cover neat mounds of foliage. Ideal as an edging in the garden, as a cover for spring-flowering bulbs and as part of a stunning late season display with rudbeckia, Russian sage and asters. Virtually maintenance-free.
This dainty plant is an outstanding addition to mixed succulent containers. Excellent in the rock garden, at garden's edge, along walkways and in small niches between rocks. Low maintenance and easy to grow.
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Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
Striking foliage complements vibrant flowers. Outstanding as ground cover, in the rock garden, along walkways or cascading over stone walls. Easy to maintain. Thrives in hot, dry locations.
This dainty plant is an outstanding addition to mixed succulent containers. Excellent in the rock garden, at garden's edge, along walkways and in small niches between rocks. Low maintenance and easy to grow.
Hebe was the Greek goddess of youth and immortality. This eternally vigorous genus lives up to her legacy. Silvery leaves twinkle on the arching black stems. Pale lavender flowers appear in the spring. Wind and drought tolerant.
Striking variegated foliage complements vibrant blue, hummingbird-attracting flower spikes. Beautiful in rock gardens, at garden's edge or planted with hostas or other perennials. Vigorous plants are an excellent ground cover beneath trees or shrubs.
Lumière:
partiellement ensoleillé
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This outstanding selection has large yellow leaves with bright red markings along the midribs. Leaf color fades to light yellowish-green with a red center. White flowers are produced early. Wonderful low edger or container plant.
Abundant blue-purple flowers add bright color to the late garden. Excellent habit and a strong grower. A great addition to the perennial border, where it attracts butterflies. Can be used as a cut flower.
Striking ruffled foliage is purple with a silver overlay, and combines beautifully with silver- or burgundy-leaved plants. Dainty bell-shaped blooms are white to green on 26" mahogany stems. An attractive accent in the garden or cut flower arrangement.
Striking foliage with beautiful flowers that attract butterflies. Outstanding in the garden or landscape planting, along walkways or in the rock garden. Attractive planted with late-summer flowering plants like rudbeckia, coneflowers and asters.
Outstanding in perennial or rock gardens, mixed landscape plantings, or as a small-scale ground cover. Good companion plant for Sedum ﾑAutumn Joy' or hardy geraniums. Remove faded flowers to promote foliage growth. Tolerant of dry, poor soil.
Bushy, midsized shrub has oval, broad yellow-green leaves with a yellow margin. Evergreen foliage serves as an attractive year-round accent in the landscape. Ideal for foundation plantings, as an informal hedge, or for mass planting.
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Early-flowering, low-growing plant produces a multitude of attractive flowers. A great choice for beds and borders.
Hummingbirds are drawn to the dainty flowers offset by bold, richly colored foliage. Gorgeous next to lady's mantle, delicate woodland ferns, or wide silvery-blue hosta leaves. The strong, straight stems are ideal in cut flower arrangements. Mulch lightly in winter to protect shallow roots. Prefers average, moist well-drained soil.
Striking variegated foliage complements vibrant flowers that attract hummingbirds. Beautiful in rock gardens, at garden's edge, or planted with hostas or other perennials. Vigorous plants are an excellent ground cover beneath trees or shrubs. Grows best in light shade and moist soil.
Bushy, midsized shrub has oval, broad yellow-green leaves with a yellow margin. Evergreen foliage serves as an attractive year-round accent in the landscape. Ideal for foundation plantings, as an informal hedge, or for mass planting.
A spectacular sedge bearing beautiful, arching grassy leaves. Makes a beautiful accent plant in the perennial garden and will brighten any deeply shaded spot with its vibrant colors. Plant in large groups or combine with hosta, ferns and tricyrtis for a delightful blend of textures.
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An outstanding landscape plant. Small vibrant fruit is produced in clusters atop rich foliage, making this a highly ornamental plant. A unique choice for garden's edge, planting in groups, as summer bedding, or use in combination pots mixed with other annuals for the patio or deck.
Striking flowers attract butterflies to the garden. Wonderful for bouquets and lovely in gardens or mixed landscape plantings with ornamental grasses and asters. Pinch in early June to keep plants compact and delay flowering, if desired.
Beautiful ruffled leaves, chocolate-brown on top and burgundy underneath, provide excellent dark contrast. Slender stems bear delicate purple, bell-shaped flowers. Wonderful for attracting hummingbirds to the border. Long-lasting cut flowers.
Beautiful flower spikes complement rich, burgundy foliage and attract hummingbirds. Vigorous, spreading plants are superb ground cover for difficult situations, such as dry shade beneath trees or on slopes. Attractive in rock gardens or at garden's edge.
Type de plante:
Arbuste à feuillage persistant
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A compact, mounding, evergreen shrub with golden yellow new foliage. Its fine textured, mop-like form makes this a lovely and unique accent plant. Slow growing.
Colorful foliage emerges red, changes to pink, and then to creamy white before maturing to green. Plant in containers, or use as a specimen or accent plant. A beautiful addition to the shrub border or landscape.
Tough, durable evergreen well-suited for low ground cover that grows thick enough to stop weeds. Works well planted under tall evergreens, or on slopes or banks to prevent soil erosion. Requires little or no pruning. Tolerates any well-drained soil type.
Lumière:
partiellement ensoleillé
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Hummingbirds are drawn to the dainty flowers offset by bold, richly-colored foliage. Gorgeous next to lady's mantle, delicate woodland ferns, or wide silvery-blue hosta leaves. The strong, straight stems are ideal in cut flower arrangements. Prefers average, moist well-drained soil.
Strong stems proudly bear vibrant, frilly flowers well above attractive, silver-mottled leaves. Cyclamen make an excellent host gift for the holidays. Since they prefer cool, moist conditions, mist occasionally with room-temperature water. Avoid drafty locations.
A spectacular sedge bearing beautiful, arching grassy leaves. Makes a beautiful accent plant in the perennial garden and will brighten any deeply shaded spot with its vibrant colors. Plant in large groups or combine with hosta, ferns and tricyrtis for a delightful blend of textures.
Finely textured, reddish-bronze foliage emerges upright from a dense clump before arching downward. Interesting for both its color and texture, it is stunning planted alone, in masses or in rock gardens.
Bushy, midsized shrub has oval, broad yellow-green leaves with a yellow margin. Evergreen foliage serves as an attractive year-round accent in the landscape. Ideal for foundation plantings, as an informal hedge, or for mass planting.
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Delicate sprays of white flowers bloom above caramel-colored leaves. This plant is durable and tolerates heat and humidity. Deer resistant. Wonderful as an accent plant.
Soft-textured variegated foliage and fuzzy, greenish-white flower spikes. Excellent choice when mass planted as a ground cover, at garden's edge, or in containers. A low-maintenance plant that is tolerant of wind and salt spray. Cut plumes are attractive in mixed arrangements.
Dwarf, compact, shrubby growth habit and tiny, dark green leaves with a golden margin. Durable, heat- and drought-resistant plant. Flowers are inconspicuous. Use for low hedge.
Striking foliage with beautiful flowers that attract butterflies. Outstanding in the garden or landscape planting, along walkways or in the rock garden. Attractive planted with late-summer flowering plants like rudbeckia, coneflowers and asters.
Chrysanthème du Pacifique
Beautiful silver-edged leaves are an attractive foliage accent in the garden. Lovely at garden's edge, and an excellent small-scale ground cover, especially among rocks or evergreen shrubs. Flowers are small, bright yellow buttons, sometimes ringed with white or soft pink petals. Blooms very late, may not flower in short-summer climates.
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Tidy mounds of foliage are outstanding in rock gardens, at the front of the garden, as a small-scale ground cover, or in mixed containers. The silver-green spikelets may be cut for bouquets or allowed to dry to a buff color for dried arrangements.
Abundant blue-purple flowers add bright color to the late garden. Excellent habit and a strong grower. A great addition to the perennial border, where it attracts butterflies. Can be used as a cut flower.
Striking ruffled foliage is purple with a silver overlay, and combines beautifully with silver- or burgundy-leaved plants. Dainty bell-shaped blooms are white to green on 26" mahogany stems. An attractive accent in the garden or cut flower arrangement.
Strong stems proudly bear vibrant, frilly flowers well above attractive, silver-mottled leaves. Cyclamen make an excellent host gift for the holidays. Since they prefer cool, moist conditions, mist occasionally with room-temperature water. Avoid drafty locations.
Striking foliage with beautiful flowers that attract butterflies. Outstanding in the garden or landscape planting, along walkways or in the rock garden. Attractive planted with late-summer flowering plants like rudbeckia, coneflowers and asters.
Bushy, midsized shrub has oval, broad yellow-green leaves with a yellow margin. Evergreen foliage serves as an attractive year-round accent in the landscape. Ideal for foundation plantings, as an informal hedge, or for mass planting.
Lumière:
partiellement ensoleillé
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Sprays of dainty flowers are offset by beautifully variegated foliage. Irresistible to hummingbirds. Creates a beautiful display in perennial or rock gardens, along walkways, or in cut flower bouquets. Mulch lightly in winter to protect shallow roots. Remove faded flowers for extended blooming.
Eye-catching and attractive! Light and airy, arching blades of colorful foliage form graceful mounds. Great for adding textural interest. Lovely planted among astilbe, trollius and ligularia in the garden. Prefers moist, fertile well-drained soil.
Strong stems proudly bear vibrant, frilly flowers well above attractive, silver-mottled leaves. A tropical perennial that makes a great ground cover for shaded areas or under trees. In northern climates, plant in pots for seasonal color. Prefers cool, moist conditions.
Striking foliage and vibrant flowers. Wonderful as ground cover, in the rock garden, along walkways or cascading over stone walls. Easy to maintain. Thrives in hot, dry locations.
Dwarf, compact, shrubby growth habit and tiny, dark green leaves with a golden margin. Durable, heat- and drought-resistant plant. Flowers are inconspicuous. Use for low hedge.
Profuse dainty flowers complement attractive evergreen leaves. Excellent as ground cover, in rock gardens, or at the base of azaleas or rhododendrons. Needs moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Prune to shape in early spring.
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Striking silver foliage and fragrant flowers are lovely in herb or flower gardens. Attracts butterflies. Dried flowers and leaves are prized for potpourri, sachets or crafts. Fresh leaves and flowers are a novel addition to sauces and cookies.
Large, rounded gray-blue leaves are very aromatic with a spicy scent and flavor. Looks beautiful when planted in mass with other gray plants or beside bright flowering plants. Use fresh or dried leaves for cooking.
A low, spreading rosemary with fragrant, needlelike green leaves. Lovely when allowed to cascade over walls or containers. May be used fresh or dried in a variety of dishes.
Beautiful golden foliage looks wonderful as a ground cover or for adding color to the garden's edge. Small, white to pale pink flowers appear in early summer. A versatile herb used to flavor meats and soups.
Intensely fragrant leaves have a distinctive pungent flavor, excellent for seasoning meat or vegetable dishes. Grows well in containers, and can be trimmed into topiary forms for a formal setting. An attractive evergreen shrub where winter hardy. May be grown indoors in pots
This wonderful variety produces small, rose-purple flowers among tiny, fragrant leaves. A versatile herb that may be used to flavor meats and soups or add color to the garden's edge.
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Aromatic leaves in a variety of flavors are outstanding for a wide range of foods from Italian to Vietnamese. White or pink flowers are attractive in the herb garden, but are usually pinched off as buds form to promote high-quality leaves for cooking.
Aromatic foliage has a strong peppery flavor that enhances bean dishes and complements strong-flavored game meats and pâté. Makes a good sood salt or pepper substitute, and may be used fresh or dry.. Periodic shearing encourages tender, flavorful new growth, and also keeps plants from becoming woody and less attractive with age. Harvest before the white to lilac flowers appear.
Intense, sweet lemon fragrance and flavor; fresh leaves are excellent in teas, as a salad herb or as a flavorful garnish in fruit cups. Dried leaves are good in potpourri or tea. Attractive plant for the herb or flower garden. Variegated and golden-leaved forms offer a bright contrast. Reseeds in the garden, so you'll have plenty to use and share--and keep in mind that periodic shearing and harvest will minimize excess seeding.
Fragrant flavorful leaves are excellent for seasoning and as a garnish. A complementary flavor that enhances most dishes, especially sauces, salads, meats and vegetables. Dries well. A biennial grown as an annual; replant each year for best flavor.
Beautiful, sweet-scented white flowers complement gray-green leaves. Foliage has a distinctive mild garlic flavor, delicious in soups, salads, sauces and spreads. An attractive plant for the herb, perennial or fragrance garden. Good cut or dried flower.
Beautiful flowers and foliage have a distinctive mild onion flavor. Fresh leaves add zest to soups, salads, eggs or sour cream, or use whole blossoms for a novel herb vinegar. Attractive in the herb or cutting garden and a good companion plant for roses.
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Large, boldly patterned leaves highlight shaded areas with stunning color. Outstanding in containers or in the garden with impatiens, hostas and ferns. Can be grown indoors as a houseplant, in medium light and warm temperatures. Ideal for overwintering.
Beautiful, large, variegated leaves add rich texture to a wide range of landscape situations. Ideal as a ground cover, for erosion control on slopes, or as a vine for climbing tree trunks and walls. Add to outdoor combination planters or use for indoor greenery. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.
This hardy bog plant has unusual, grasslike, wiry, twisted stems. Very effective when grown in containers and excellent in dried floral arrangements. Combine with trollius, houttunyia, lizard's tail or ligularia for a delightful blend of colors and textures. Prefers continually moist, acid (sour) soil.
