Need plant/shrub idea for front door
mayurkirti
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I need special full sun shrub or plant- ideas?
Comments (26)There are 3 "seemingly dwarf" firebushes on the market, andt he nursery trade has butchered the names/ID of them all. There is a natural-formed dwarf of the native florida firebrush. I've not ever seen a botanical listing for it (although I've seen it written as 'Nana') other than a common name "dwarf firebush" and the typical Hamelia patens. Another smaller firebush also called dwarf is the African Firebush (really from Mexico) as Hamelia patens 'Glabra' (this is the only legit name). Then, there is the Firefly Bush, a forced hybrid, that grows to about 5-6' and stays compact and very flowery. It seems to have characteristics of both the African Firebush and our native, so I wonder if it is a cross with the African with the natural dwarf form of our native. Tropiflora in Sarasota likely has Aloe ferox. They too would have Alcantarea, but perhaps at a sharp price!...See MoreWhat shrubs should I plant? Need ideas please!
Comments (12)Can you take one photo from farther away and one relatively close so we get a better feel for what the overall picture is? My thought was similar to Ken's, that your new plants look too close to the house though it's difficult to tell from the one shot posted. When I plant shrubs I look up the width (which is usually size at 10 years.) I then add a couple of feet so I can do any needed work on the house and also 10% to 20% of the 10 year width to account for growth past 10 years since I don't want to be a slave to pruning or have branches damage the house. Since Missouri Botanical Garden says this plant get to 8' wide, the plant's base should be a minimum of 7 feet from the house (1/2 of 8'= 4' plus 2' plus 10%-20%.) You can do similar math for the Hybiscus. For other plants, try a medium sized evergreen or a small tree such as a disease resistant flowering crabapple planted diagonally off the right corner. In between the shrubs you can plant some larger easy care shade-loving perennials such as Astilbe, Actaea simplex (often listed as Cimicifuga racemosa), especially one of the dark-leafed forms such as Brunetter or Hillside Black Beauty, hosta, ferns, Hakone grass (I like the gold one), or smaller shrubs such as Diervilla sessilifolia Cool Splash, Annabelle Hydrangea (you'll need to remove suckers annually to keep it from spreading) or Microbiota decussata AKA Russian arborvitae (though it isn't an arborvitae), a shade tolerant evergreen. Having a range of color size and texture in the leaves will keep the garden interesting even when plants aren't blooming. If you plant the non-spreaders in clumps of several, they will be more visually effective when viewed from the road....See MoreNeed help with plants/shrubs/flower ideas for yard
Comments (23)Plant flower bulbs in front of shrubs/ bushes. Daffodils (top) and hyacinths are among the first bulbs to pop-up in spring. After they bloom, let them dry out then clip to the ground. Deer will not eat them. Their bloom is followed by tulips, which deer love to eat (FYI) Rhododendron bushes (bellows) bloom about the same time as tulips. Brilliant mid-spring color : Rhododendron (bush) They bloom and then turn green afterward. https://www.almanac.com/plant/rhododendrons Peonies have deep green foliage and bloom in late May-after the rhododendrons stopped blooming and turned green. Peony flowers are heavy. They tend to flop-over, unless they are supported. (full sun-shrub) You could cut the flopped flowers and bring them inside. Roses are great for all summer color. Lavender is in bloom in NOW. This is good for planting at the corners of your yard, as it has gray-green foliage and looks somewhat "blah" until it blooms. (full sun shrub) Barberry bushes give long-term color to your yard. (Burgundy & chartreuse) They have barbs/thorns & berries-(Do Not Eat...Young children & animals may be tempted) Make sure your wear gloves and handle them gingerly. Shape them into topiary balls. Use the thorn cuttings as a protective cage around budding tulips, which deer love to consume. Note: In some areas, barberry is considered invasive. (full sun-shrub)...See MoreI need some ideas for a large (10 x 12) plant ledge over front door
Comments (4)I think this is one of the dumbest designs ever. I feel I can safely say that, as I have one too ... a large area over the front door, about 20 feet up and only accessed by our tallest ladder. I've been up there a few times, and it's kind of terrifying (I dislike heights). For our architectural faux pas, I've placed 3 very large African baskets and hung a couple of Navajo rugs on the side walls. Because this is very much like a weird little "room", I've also placed a larger Navajo rug on the "floor" of the space and that's what the baskets sit on. It's minimal, but because the items are quite large, it makes a rather artistic impact in an area that's otherwise just sort of ridiculous. Good luck with yours. I know these spaces are a challenge!...See Moremayurkirti
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