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!

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Bigleaf Hydrangea (Blue) - Hydrangea Macrophylla

Bigleaf Hydrangea (Blue)

Hydrangea Macrophylla

From $32.00

Cleveland Sage - Salvia clevelandii

Cleveland Sage

Salvia clevelandii

From $9.00

Anise Scented Sage - Salvia Guaranitica Black and Blue

Anise Scented Sage

Salvia Guaranitica Black and Blue

From $32.00

Midnight Mexican Sage - Salvia leucantha 'Midnight'

Midnight Mexican Sage

Salvia leucantha 'Midnight'

From $8.00

Pride of Madeira - Echium Fastuosum

Pride of Madeira

Echium Fastuosum

From $32.00

Bush Germander - Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'

Bush Germander

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'

From $8.85

Princess Flower - Tibouchina urvilleana

Princess Flower

Tibouchina urvilleana

From $49.00

Indian Mallow - Abutilon palmeri

Indian Mallow

Abutilon palmeri

From $39.00

Spice Bush - Calycanthus occidentalis

Spice Bush

Calycanthus occidentalis

From $35.00

California Bay Tree - Umbellularia californica

California Bay Tree

Umbellularia californica

From $46.00

Indian Hawthorn cultivar - Rhaphiolepis 'Clara'

Indian Hawthorn cultivar

Rhaphiolepis 'Clara'

From $16.90

Mother of Thousands - Kalanchoe daigremontiana

Mother of Thousands

Kalanchoe daigremontiana

From $25.00

English Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

From $27.00

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 !