One of the special features that drew us to this property is that it is lined by large, mature pines on either side. Because of their height, only small sections of our garden could actually be classified as “Full Sun”. Most of the garden receives between three to six hours of sun a day, depending on the season and how close to the trees it is. That exposure is in fits and starts; some morning sun and then some afternoon sun.The part of the garden that gets the most sun consistently is right in front of the house and in the front island flower bed. Here are some of the combinations I have enjoyed that you might want to try yourself!
wheelbarrow planted with Lantana and Creeping Jenny
Birdbath planted with succulents
Cocosmia “Lucifer” & Sedum “Vera Jamison”
Echinacea “Burgundy Fireworks” & Caryopteris “Lil’ Miss Sunshine”
Knockout roses & Anise Hyssop
Black-eyed Susans & Dusty Miller
“David” phlox, Star Gazer lilies & double hollyhocks
Mixed sun border ~ front garden
Phlox, caryopteris, lamb’s ears “Sarah Von Stein”
Autumn Sedum, hibiscus, bronze fennel, Crocosmia “Dragon’s Blood”
Dusty Miller & Shiso Perilla
Hyperion day lilies, verbena and caryopteris
Trumpet Lilies & Vitex
Knockout roses, burgundy iris and mophead cypress
Larkspur, Butterfly bush, lilies, Caryopteris in the front flower bed
Day Lily “BonnieAnnette” & Ninebark “Coppertina”
Balsam, Heuchera, and Shiso Perilla
Pink Coneflowers & Sun Tolerant Hosta
Gooseneck Loosestrife & White Coneflower
Day Lily & Hosta
Annuals : Snapdragons, Vinca and Dusty Miller
Day Lilies & Caryopteris “Longwood Blue”
Tall Trumpet Lilies & “Black Lace” Elderberry
Rue & Hydrangea
Lamb’s Ear
Dusty Miller & Azure Allium
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