Landscaping Project
by Matthew Pap
Plan
Landscaping Project
by Matthew Pap
Plan
Plant types and their Descriptions:
Hosta "Patriot"
Large leaves are dark green at the centers with a deep white
edge. Lilac flowers in early summer.Unequaled for their beautiful foliage
bell shaped flowers in white, blue, lavender and purple. Hostas provide bright
sparkling color in the shade with handsome broad, ribbed, wavy foliage in
many colors. Flowers usually 36" tall. Very showy from early spring until
late fall. Excellent for shade, sun, or partial shade...they don't need dividing.
Zone: 3-9
Flowers Jun-Sep
Ferns
A Woodland Fern Mixture consisting of 5 native varieties.
Coming into foliage just as daffodils finish blooming, these are easliy sold
as a way to hide fading daffodil foliage.
Zone: 3-8
Bleeding Heart
Lovely rosy-red heart shaped flowers in spring and early
summer make this old favorite a must for every home. Plant in sheltered location.
Excellent for cutting.
Zone: 3-9
Rhododendron
Notable for their attractive flowers and handsome foliage.
The genus is large and extremely diverse, comprising about 800 species. They
are native chiefly in the North Temperate Zone, especially in the moist acid
soil.
Day lily
Large 6" tangerine orange flowers stay open 16 hours or
more for an extended burst of brilliant color. Blooms for weeks in mid to
late summer and reblooms later in the season. Grow in any well-drained soil,
withstands drought and are insect and disease resistant. Grows 24" tall.
Zone 3 to 9
Lilac
Grows up to 15' tall. Space 8-10' apart. Shipped in 4"
pot. Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'
Zone 3 to 7
Clematis
4-6" deep purple flowers cover this very vigorous variety
mid summer to fall.
Clematis roots should be kept shaded and cool with a layer of mulch
or other plantings, while their tops need to be in the sun.
Zone 3 to 9
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In 30 years the mature Dwarf Alberta Spruce ends up being only a maximum of 10 feet tall. The foliage is a very fine needle that ends up being very dense. Its hardiness zones end up being between 2 and 6. It grows at a rate of about 2 inches per year. It can be planted in full sun or part shade.
Impatiens
The impatien is an annual that can be planted in full sun or partial shade. There are lots of different colors. They bloom from early spring until the frost. They grow to be about 9-21 inches tall and will get up to 18 inches in width. They are good for zones 1 through 11.
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