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Friday, 25 July 2014

Lorraine's favorite plant combination for July

Hosta Tardiana Halcyon - common name Hosta
A member of the Asparagaceae family, this clump forming perennial has smooth, veined, blue-grey leaves, with lilac grey bell shaped flowers in dense racemes in July and August.
Requires partial shade in a fertile, moist and well drained soil in a sheltered position and also requires protection from slugs.
 Plant in a large container to make a bold statement in a shady part of the patio.
 
Acer palmatum ‘Suminagashi’
A member of the Sapindaceae family, this stunning Japanese Acer has deeply divided foliage with serrated edges, the purple red spring foliage darkens to deep magenta in summer, then turns crimson in autumn.
Prefers a sheltered position in partial shade in acid-neutral soil.
Plant in a container to make a strong architectural focal point.

The colour of the Acer foliage makes a fantastic contrast with the blue-green foliage of the Hosta; this combination could also be successfully utilized as temporary infill in bare patches in the border between spring and summer flowering perennials.  






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