by Glenna Partridge Garden Design
Vancouver, BC, CA V6R 1P8 · 350 photos
Modern Tropical

False Creek Terrace Garden in Vancouver. The modern patio is basic concrete pavers. This photo features a grouping of pots with lush tropical plantings.

© 2012 Glenna Partridge. All rights reserved.

 
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manipool wrote:
Different plants featured - What are the different plants in the vases? I see cannas for sure. Thanks. »
· · Comment · 9 months ago
mickeysgirl98 Wow! How did you get everything in those planters? How large is the container? Would you share your technique for squeezing all those plants in there? These are just, the prettiest containers I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures of your artistry.
2 months ago ·
Glenna Partridge Garden Design Hi mickeysgirl98. Thank you for your compliments! The containers are about 36" across. I do pack the plants in! LOL...The cannas are 1 gallon size containers (6' across) and most of the annuals I plant are in 4" containers. I tend to take off a lot of the soil around the root ball if I need to get the plant into the grouping. Most annuals can take the "rough up" of the root ball and they don't mind being tightly planted if you have enough depth in your container. You just have to make sure you water the grouping in well to settle them all in after planting. Once a week fertilize of 15-30-15 and water well and you can have big lush containers!

I have some pics of some of planters in this project when they are just planted to give you a better idea of how they start out. Have a look through the project to find them. I hope this helps!
2 months ago ·
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What is the evergreen hedge please? »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Glenna Partridge Garden Design The hedge is yew. The latin name is Taxus media 'Hicksii,' I hope this helps!
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Ornamental sweet potato vine is also perfect for covering up the "bare knees" of potted plants such as canna lily (pictured) or elephant ear (next).
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Cannas have lush foliage, but can be top heavy. Try underplanting cannas with low-growing pots to cover up those bare ankles.
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Canna(Canna 'Bengal Tiger')Such an abundance of generous foliage and extravagant colors is the source of spectacular displays, temporary or permanent; my friend and garden designer Glenna Partridge has mastered the art of these. On the few warm days that our Vancouver — or any other maritime climate — offers, cannas, coleus and sweet potato vines literally explode. Be ready.USDA zones: 8 and upWater requirement: Moist but well-drained soilLight requirement: Full sunMature size: 6 feet tallSeasonal interest: Summer and fallWhen to plant: Spring
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