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shrub/planting advice
Posted on 6/28/23 at 8:55 am
Posted on 6/28/23 at 8:55 am
I have an ovalish-shaped flowerbed that has a Florida Flame Red Maple in the center. Here's a photo of the plan:
On the front (top of photo, driveway side) of the oval, I have a lot of big blue liriope. On the back side of the oval (opposite the driveway), I have conversation piece azaleas that aren't doing very well, but seem to be establishing. In the middle surrounding the maple, and between the azaleas and liriope, I have holly ferns.
The holly ferns are not doing well. A couple died in the freeze last winter and I think they get too much sun in this spot. The area gets sun from about 8:30am until 4:30pm, so nearly full sun. I'd like to replace them with something else that would be better suited for the spot.
I thought about replacing them with lily of the nile agapanthus, which I really like, but I'm worried these may get too big compared to the conversation piece azaleas in the back. I also thought about a smaller agapanthus. The azaleas are only about 20" tall right now and I have no experience growing them, so I'm not sure how big they get.
Can anyone offer me some advice? I know we have a couple of landscape architect guys that frequent the board.
On the front (top of photo, driveway side) of the oval, I have a lot of big blue liriope. On the back side of the oval (opposite the driveway), I have conversation piece azaleas that aren't doing very well, but seem to be establishing. In the middle surrounding the maple, and between the azaleas and liriope, I have holly ferns.
The holly ferns are not doing well. A couple died in the freeze last winter and I think they get too much sun in this spot. The area gets sun from about 8:30am until 4:30pm, so nearly full sun. I'd like to replace them with something else that would be better suited for the spot.
I thought about replacing them with lily of the nile agapanthus, which I really like, but I'm worried these may get too big compared to the conversation piece azaleas in the back. I also thought about a smaller agapanthus. The azaleas are only about 20" tall right now and I have no experience growing them, so I'm not sure how big they get.
Can anyone offer me some advice? I know we have a couple of landscape architect guys that frequent the board.
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Posted on 6/28/23 at 8:16 pm to bluemoons
The conversation piece azalea isn’t the best variety. They need an ideal location with less sun to look good year round. Consider moving somewhere else and replace with ShiShi Gashira sasanquas. Transplant holly ferns as well. Too much sun. Variegated Dianella is an option as a holly replacement if you like the look. You could mix in some salvia or other perennials if you would like to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Lantana is a good choice.
Posted on 6/28/23 at 8:56 pm to bluemoons
One of my favorite bushes that only get 2' to 3' tall and tolerates full sun to deep shade is the dwarf nandina. They are very hardy plants.
We live in a mostly to partially shaded lot in between Birmingham and Huntsville, Al. In the partially shaded areas we have some Oregon Grape Hollies and some Loropetalums planted near the house with Dwarf Nandinas in front of them. Variegated Monkey Grass is in front of the Nandinas and borders the sidewalks. They go stunningly well together. The Oregon Grape Hollies are dark green with bluish colored fruit and the Loropetalums are mostly purple with pink flowers and both of those plants get about 5' to 6' tall. If they get too tall they can be hedged back. The Loropetalums prefer full sun to partial shade and the Oregon Grape Hollies prefer partial to full shade but can still tolerate full sun.
We live in a mostly to partially shaded lot in between Birmingham and Huntsville, Al. In the partially shaded areas we have some Oregon Grape Hollies and some Loropetalums planted near the house with Dwarf Nandinas in front of them. Variegated Monkey Grass is in front of the Nandinas and borders the sidewalks. They go stunningly well together. The Oregon Grape Hollies are dark green with bluish colored fruit and the Loropetalums are mostly purple with pink flowers and both of those plants get about 5' to 6' tall. If they get too tall they can be hedged back. The Loropetalums prefer full sun to partial shade and the Oregon Grape Hollies prefer partial to full shade but can still tolerate full sun.
Posted on 6/30/23 at 9:16 am to Daponch
Thanks for the advice. I’m going to leave the azaleas for now because some of them are doing fairly well. I think I got a weird crop of them.
I’m going to replace the ferns with flax variegated dianellas. I like the look of them a lot.
I’m going to replace the ferns with flax variegated dianellas. I like the look of them a lot.
Posted on 6/30/23 at 2:31 pm to 98eagle
quote:Same here. A different look. I also love my miniature fountain grass.
One of my favorite bushes that only get 2' to 3' tall and tolerates full sun to deep shade is the dwarf nandina.
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