4 Great Plants for Small Gardens (from top left):
– Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood) Zones 5-8. Produces creamy white or pink #flowers from late spring to early summer, followed by berry-like edible fruits that are attractive through autumn. The glossy green leaves turn brilliant red and purple in fall, while the graceful vase-shaped structure and peeling bronze bark offer winter appeal. This is a reliable tree that performs best in full sun to partial shade, and is virtually carefree, though regular summer watering is necessary in hotter climates.
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– Hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea) Zones 5-9. A carefree shrub with four-season interest, oakleaf hydrangea bears serrated leaves that turn bright shades of scarlet, purple and orange in fall. Elegant white flower panicles bloom in summer, fading to hues of pink and soft beige, lasting well into fall. The attractive cinnamon-colored peeling bark is most noticeable in winter. Oakleaf hydrangeas perform best in sunny conditions, with shade during the hottest part of the day, and require less water than other #hydrangeas.
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– Clematis x ‘Nelly Moser’ Zones 4-9. One way to maximize the use of a small space is to grow vining plants vertically up a wall or trellis. #Clematis, known as “queen of vines,” are revered for their range of flower forms, colors and season-long interest. It’s hard to pick just one, but the hybrid ‘Nelly Moser’ is a classic favorite, with large, eye-catching striped flowers that bloom in spring and again in late summer, and showy seed heads that last until frost.
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– Helleborus x hybridus (hybrid Lenten rose) Zones 4-5, to Zone 8. Hellebores are one of the first perennials to bloom in early spring, with flower bracts that hold their color for several months. Hellebores tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions, and the leathery foliage stays attractive throughout the growing season. They need very little care once established; a light dressing of compost, and shearing of the old leaves is all that’s needed to keep them looking great.
Photos by @pnwpetalpixels
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