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Modern Architectural Layers

Sharp architectural forms and flowing grasses create a striking contrast in this modern planting. Lush foliage and upright blooms provide year-round structure and vibrant color.

Core plants

Defines the look. The minimum you need.

Flowering Plantsmiddle

No1

Salvia Caradonna

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

the Kitchenmiddle

No2

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Impactfront

No3

Mediterranean spurge

Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii

Flowering Plantsmiddle

No4

Red Bistort

Persicaria amplexicaulis

Year-Round Interestfront

No5

Wood spurge; Mrs Robb’s Bonnet

Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae

Full palette

Fills all zones and extends seasonal interest.

Grassesmiddle

No6

Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra

"Shrubs"front

No7

Hydrangea ‘Limelight’

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Foliage Plantsmiddle

No8

Kew Green

Heuchera × hybrida 'Kew Green'

Also pairs well

Swap candidates for more variety.

Climbersback

No9

Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Shrubsback

No10

Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina domestica

Groundcoverfront

No11

Golden Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

Groundcoverfront

No12

Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia