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SOFT SHIELD FERN

GOTEMBA GOLDEN JAPANESE SPIKENARD

TECTONIC™ MAGMA BEGONIA

CHERRY BERRY HOSTA

This verdant combination is a celebration of the lush possibilities of a shady garden, as well as a fantastic lesson in the beauty of a plant palette rich in textures rather than color. The fine, feathery fronds of Soft Shield Fern (Zones 5-9) act as a counterpoint to the large, dark-green leaves of Tectonic™ Magma Begonia (Zones 8-11, or grow as an annual). The brilliant foliage of Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard (Zones 4-10) and white centers of Cherry Berry Hosta (Zones 4-8) are perfect for brightening a shady setting.

Down to Earth

BIG EARS LAMB’S EAR

FOERSTER’S FEATHER REED GRASS

TECTONIC™ PANGEA BEGONIA

NORTHERN EXPOSURE™ AMBER HEUCHERA

Return to your roots with the calm comfort of earthy neutrals and soft textures. This peaceful palette offers the soothing look and feel we need when using the garden as a relaxing retreat. Enjoy the velvety leaves of Big Ears Lamb’s Ear (Zones 4-9) and the vertical effect of Foerster’s Feather Reed Grass (Zones 4-9) as it gently sways in the breeze. Northern Exposure™ Amber Heuchera (Zones 4-9) is a delectable feast for the eyes, and the extraordinary texture of Tectonic™ Pangea Begonia (Zones 8-11 or move indoors in winter) completes the look with exotic panache.

Bountiful Blues

SUNSPARKLER ® DAZZLEBERRY SEDUM

BOUNTIFUL BLUE ® BLUEBERRY

ELIJAH BLUE FESCUE

SALLYFUN™ DEEP OCEAN SALVIA

A sun-loving feast for the eyes and tastebuds, this palette of blues is created with hardy plants that are a joy to watch throughout the season.

Bountiful Blue® Blueberry (Zones 6-10) is a standout not only for its big crop of juicy berries in summer, but also its unique blue-green foliage and profusion of pink-blushed flowers in spring. Tuck in the vibrant violet-blue of Sallyfun™

Deep Ocean Salvia (Zones 8-11) to add a lively and aromatic zest. The dynamic succulent foliage of SunSparkler®

Dazzleberry Sedum (Zones 4-9) and the icy blue of Elijah Blue Fescue (Zones 4-11) add to the grandeur of this functional yet striking full-sun combo.

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