Common name:Pink Anemone Clematis, Rubens
Botanical name:Clematis montana 'Rubens'
The 'Rubens' is a deciduous vine that produces rosy pink flowers. The bloom period is in spring, with scattered bloom again in summer. It requires sun to part shade and average watering.
Common name:Maltese Cross
Botanical name:Lychnis chalcedonica
This is an extremely hardy and showy perennial with clusters of bright red flowers that last a long time when grown in rich, well-drained soil. In full sun, average soil will be sufficient. The plant will grow 1 1/2-3', and bloom from May to September.
Common name:Colorado Spruce
Botanical name:Picea pungens
The Picea pungens is a tall evergreen tree that grows to 100'. It is broadly pyramidal in form, with foliage varying in shades of blues and greens.
Putting the right plants in the right places in the right groupings is both the challenge and art of good landscape design.
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Designer: Sarah Nichols
Photographer: GardenSoft
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
