As we get closer to being ready to plant the area formerly occupied by lawn in the front yard, I've spent more time deliberating on my plant choices. What's clear is that I need more foliage plants. In compiling my wish list, I started by looking at what I already have. In the sunnier area of the new space, I want to add more of these:
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| Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' |
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| Alternanthera tenella |
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| Duranta 'Gold Mound' |
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| Pelargonium hortorum 'Mrs. Pollock' |
In the shadier areas, I'm thinking of more:
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| Ageratum corymbosum, grown more for the foliage than the flowers |
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| Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri,' which is likely to spread on its own |
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| Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata' (even if it does tend to get leggy over time) |
Although I'm not really ready to do any planting yet, that hasn't stopped me from buying plants. Those selected specifically for their foliage include:
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| Leptospermum 'Copper Glow,' which is new to me |
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| A wider view of Leptospermum 'Copper Glow,' which doesn't do it justice |
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| Another Leucadendron 'Wilson's Wonder' |
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| For comparison purposes, this is my existing Leucadendron 'Wilson's Wonder,' which is just starting to develop its winter color |
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| More Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze' |
I'm itching to start planting but that event is still probably 2 or more weeks away as we're still digging.
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| The neighbors have been speculating about what has been variously referred to as an archaeological dig and a burial ground |
This foliage overview is my contribution to the monthly foliage follow-up sponsored by Pam at
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