Background Shrubs

Background

Larger anchoring shrubs help define the landscape space and give the garden an established stately look!

Larger anchoring shrubs help define the landscape space and give the garden an established stately look!

Background (23)

Glossy Abelia - Abelia x Grandiflora

Glossy Abelia

Abelia x Grandiflora

From $9.00

Bigleaf Hydrangea Variegated (Blue/Pink) - Hydrangea Macrophylla Variegata

Bigleaf Hydrangea Variegated (Blue/Pink)

Hydrangea Macrophylla Variegata

From $9.85

Tree Aloe - Aloe Arborescens

Tree Aloe

Aloe Arborescens

From $12.00

Mock Orange - Pittosporum tobira

Mock Orange

Pittosporum tobira

From $7.00

Manzanita - Arctostaphylos Sunset

Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Sunset

From $14.00

Variegated Mock Orange - Pittosporum tobira Variegata

Variegated Mock Orange

Pittosporum tobira Variegata

From $6.00

Tuscan Blue Rosemary - Roemarinus officinalis Tuscan Blue

Tuscan Blue Rosemary

Roemarinus officinalis Tuscan Blue

From $7.25

Cleveland Sage - Salvia clevelandii

Cleveland Sage

Salvia clevelandii

From $9.00

Purple Hopseed Bush - Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea

Purple Hopseed Bush

Dodonaea Viscosa Purpurea

From $8.50

Heavenly Bamboo - Nandina Domestica

Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina Domestica

From $6.25

Midnight Mexican Sage - Salvia leucantha 'Midnight'

Midnight Mexican Sage

Salvia leucantha 'Midnight'

From $8.00

Fraser Photinia - Photinia x fraseri

Fraser Photinia

Photinia x fraseri

From $9.00

Gold Euonymus - Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus'

Gold Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus'

From $7.25

Bush Germander - Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'

Bush Germander

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'

From $8.85

Variegated Elephant Food - Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'

Variegated Elephant Food

Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'

From $8.95

Coast Rosemary - Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey'

Coast Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey'

From $8.75

White Sage - Salvia apiana

White Sage

Salvia apiana

From $11.00

Compact Shiny Xylosm - Xylosma congestum ‘Compacta’

Compact Shiny Xylosm

Xylosma congestum ‘Compacta’

From $7.00

Golden Currant - Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Ribes aureum

From $12.00

Mexican Marigold - Tagetes lemmonii

Mexican Marigold

Tagetes lemmonii

From $8.50

Lavender Coast Rosemary Variety - Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem'

Lavender Coast Rosemary Variety

Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem'

From $9.25

Dwarf Variegated Mirror Plant - Coprosma repens 'Marble Queen'

Dwarf Variegated Mirror Plant

Coprosma repens 'Marble Queen'

From $12.00

Horsetail - Equisetum hyemale

Horsetail

Equisetum hyemale

From $12.00

Background: Background plants do just that…create the background to your landscape. They will typically range from 4 to 6+ feet in height. These larger shrubs are meant to be the foundation for the rest of your plants and establish a defined sense of space. This is acquired by placing these adjacent to a wall or structure, then placing medium and smaller shrubs in front to create a ‘layered’ or tiered affect. This height differentiation creates interest in the landscape. Background shrubs may also be used to ‘soften’ a structure by covering a portion of it up. Typically, background shrubs should be evergreen so they do not lose foliage in the cool months. Watch this video for a more in-depth look at planting design. If you need help making the right selections for your landscape project, please contact us !

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Background: Background plants do just that…create the background to your landscape. They will typically range from 4 to 6+ feet in height. These larger shrubs are meant to be the foundation for the rest of your plants and establish a defined sense of space. This is acquired by placing these adjacent to a wall or structure, then placing medium and smaller shrubs in front to create a ‘layered’ or tiered affect. This height differentiation creates interest in the landscape. Background shrubs may also be used to ‘soften’ a structure by covering a portion of it up. Typically, background shrubs should be evergreen so they do not lose foliage in the cool months. Watch this video for a more in-depth look at planting design. If you need help making the right selections for your landscape project, please contact us !