Hardy Evergreen Plants For Borders
Boxwoods are slow growers and vary in height from 1 to 8 feet tall.
Hardy evergreen plants for borders. Compact Maximum Rhododendron Rhododendron Maximum Compacta A small bushy and hardy evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and pink flowers that bloom in late spring. A pyramidal shrub that reaches a mature height of 25 feet the Nellie Stevens Holly Ilex x Nellie R. Fatsia plants make an eye-catching feature in borders or large patio containers.
Most need acidic soil and a sunny spot. Make sure to purchase an evergreen not a deciduous variety if you want it to retain its foliage year-round. These shrubs with glossy green leaves put on a show in early spring with lovely shades of pinks peach coral purple or white flowers.
Place in large containers on your patio or use in borders as part of a. They are deer resistant and add formal elegance to borders. This architectural shrub is surprisingly hardy and copes well with coastal conditions and shady areas of the garden.
Some varieties flower in summer and autumn others in winter. Grow en masse as ground cover or at the front of a border or in a pot. Many hardy geraniums form large mounds or upright vase-shaped clumps that are perfect for beds and borders.
Fatsia japonica is a versatile shrub with large glossy hand-shaped leaves borne on stout upright stems. Acuba This is known as one of the most hardy shrubs you can find as they tolerate full shade polluted areas and salty coastal spots. This hardy geranium is one of the easiest herbaceous perennials to grow and packs a real punch in summer.
Garden borders and beds created with attention to layers taller plants in back stepping down to medium and then shorter plants as well as a mix of evergreen and deciduous plants have a three-dimensional effect that not only looks great but also ensures that the garden. The foliage is a deep green turning bronze-green in winter. Also consider Fatsia polycarpa.