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Contemporary Shade Garden

A sophisticated blend of lush foliage and subtle textures creates a modern, serene space. This collection layers evergreen structure with the beauty of shade-loving plants.

Core plants

Defines the look. The minimum you need.

Shrubsmiddle

No1

Common Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

Climbersback

No2

Ivy

Hedera helix

Fernsmiddle

No3

Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas

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No4

Soft Shield Fern

Polystichum setiferum

Shrubsmiddle

No5

Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Full palette

Fills all zones and extends seasonal interest.

Climbersback

No6

Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Fernsmiddle

No7

Wood Fern

Dryopteris species

Shrubsmiddle

No8

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Also pairs well

Swap candidates for more variety.

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No9

Oregon grape ‘Soft Caress’

Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis 'Soft Caress'

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No10

Green Carpet

Sagina subulata

Treesback

No11

Small-leaved Lime

Tilia cordata