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Japanese Fatsia or Aralia
Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo
Amethyst Mist Coral Bells
Freesia, Tecolote (strain)
Japanese Fatsia or Aralia

Common name:Japanese Fatsia or Aralia
Botanical name:Fatsia japonica

This evergreen shrub has large, glossy, fan-like leaves that grow to 16" wide. It has ,oderate growth rate to a size of 5-8' that can be kept lower with occasional pruning. It has a very lush, tropical appearance, and grows well in partial shade.

Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo

Common name:Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo
Botanical name:Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3 to 6' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo. It is best used in groups. It can be used in a shaded patio or out in a shrub border with full sun. An interesting feature of Heavenly Bamboo is the bronze color in the new growth when planted in full sun. It also bears clusters of white flowers in the spring.

Amethyst Mist Coral Bells

Common name:Amethyst Mist Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Amethyst Mist'

This perennial will grow 1-2' tall and has medium-sized green leaves with pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Freesia, Tecolote (strain)

Common name:Freesia, Tecolote (strain)
Botanical name:Freesia X hybrida 'Tecolote H'ybrids

These perennials will grow 1-1.5' high and have slender, light green leaves. The plant produces double blooms in a variety of colors that are lightly fragrant. The variety shown is orange.

Shaded pond area.

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Serene Pond and Garden

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.