Great Design Plants

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' with a dwarf form of Sedum 'Autumn joy' in the foreground. Photo by Le jardinet

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' Photo credit Le jardinet

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' Photo credit; Le jardinet

The paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is a true four season star with stunning cinnamon colored exfoliating bark being a winter highlight Le jardinet

In fall the warm foliage of the paperbark maple plays beautifully of the cedar siding od this rustic garden cabin Le jardinet

By mid-October the garden is showing its fall colors. Seed heads from the Crocosmia dance against the peeling bark of the paperbark maple tree while a golden locust tree glows in the distance. Design and photo credit; Le jardinet

Conifers can form the backbone of year round containers. Here 'Forever Goldie' arborvitae inspires a chartreuse and orange color scheme, partnering with 'Peach Flambe' coral bells and assorted annuals for a striking summer display. Photo and design credit; Le jardinet

A cool color scheme of silver, blue and white is brightened by 'Forever Goldie' arborvitae which echoes the yellow eye of the pansy Design and photo credit; Le Jardinet.

A great winter hardy container combination featuring colorful conifers, the warm toned 'Sirocco' pheasant tail grass and a bright heather. Design and photo credit; Le Jardinet

'Forever Goldie' arborvitae is a golden teddy bear of a conifer which pairs beautifully with darker foliage companions. Design and photo credit; Le Jardinet

As temperatures drop the foliage of 'Forever Goldie' arborvitae takes on an orange cast. Photo credit; Le Jardinet

Fiery fall colors are all the more vibrant when set against a bold backdrop. Here 'Forever Goldie' arborvitae allows 'Lime Glow' barberry to really stand out. Design and photo credit; Le Jardinet

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Fragrant, bright yellow flowers adorn this evergreen shrub in winter Le jardinet

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Vine maples are native under-story small trees/large shrubs in the PNW. their wonderful twisting branching structure can be truly appreciated when the leaves drop. Le jardinet

'Little gem' is a fabulous dwarf cultivar of vine maple - ideal for containers. It's foliage is a miniature version of the full size tree. Le jardinet

Walter Siegmund, Wikimedia Commons

Walter Siegmund, Wikimedia Commons

Walter Siegmund, Wikimedia Commons

Photo credit; Le jardinet

Rows of perfect pink hearts dangle from long arching stems of bleeding heart - one of my favorite spring perennials. I love the way the stems echo the color of the rim of the container. Photo and design credit; Le jardinet

Large heart shaped foliage is decorated in spring with azure forget-me-not type flowers. one of the earliest perennials to leaf out and one of the last to go dormant in fall. Photo credit; Le jardinet

Attractive silver spotted leaves from spring-fall. Clusters of tubular flowers in shades of pink and blue Photo credit; Le jardinet

Attractive silver spotted leaves from spring-fall. Clusters of tubular flowers in shades of pink and blue Photo credit; Le jardinet

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Stunning blue-green foliage of 'Old Fashioned' smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned') Le jardinet

Stunning blue-green foliage of 'Old Fashioned' smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned') Le jardinet

Stunning blue-green foliage and soft flowers of 'Old Fashioned' smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned') Le jardinet

'Old Fashioned' smoke bush Photo credit; Concept Plants

Rozanne geranium Photo credit; Le jardinet

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Foliage tapestry in an easy care container for full sun. Design and photo credit; Le jardinet

Knautia macedonia 'Thunder and Lightning' - a great drought tolerant, deer resistant perennial Le jardinet

Design and photo credit; Personal Garden Coach

Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost' Proven Winners