Blomma Green

Architectural and textural—contrasting tones and forms using only foliage.

Why It Works

Dwarf Pine brings unusual sculptural form, Japanese Forest Grass adds flowing softness, and evergreen structure from Ilex, Sarcococca, and Taxus provides year-round interest.

Best For

Modern gardens, shaded areas, low-maintenance schemes, or as a calming green backdrop.

The Plants

Ordered by planting position

Structure

№1

Dwarf mountain pine

Pinus mugo

Dwarf mountain pine brings alpine character to small gardens—dense, dark green needles on a naturally compact form. Its resilience to harsh conditions belies its ornamental beauty.

Grasses

№2

Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra

Japanese forest grass cascades with liquid grace, its arching foliage suggesting flowing water. In autumn it turns from green to bronze and gold, finishing the season with warmth.

Structure

№3

Japanese holly

Ilex crenata

Japanese holly mimics box with small, glossy evergreen leaves but without box blight concerns. Its dense, neat habit makes it the professional's choice for topiary and hedging.

Winter Interest

№4

Christmas Box

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

Christmas box perfumes winter air with intensely sweet, vanilla-like fragrance from tiny white flowers. Its compact, evergreen habit suits the smallest gardens.

Structure

№5

English yew

Taxus baccata

English yew is gardening's ancient gift—dark, dense evergreen that clips beautifully and lives for centuries. Its presence connects us to grand estates and churchyards through time.

Ready to create your blomma green?

Explore each plant to learn about growing conditions, companions, and care tips.

Start with Dwarf mountain pine