Japanese Garden Design And Plants
We only stock plants that we would plant in our own Japanese garden.
Japanese garden design and plants. When you take into account size leaf color and shape and flower appearance you can have a very diverse shade garden comprised entirely of hostas. Rhododendron occidentale has fragrant funnel-shaped flowers that will grace your garden in spring in a partially shaded and sheltered spot. Camellias can bloom in different colors depending on the species from tender pink to deep red.
Alternatively azaleas are intrinsic in Japanese garden design the bushy evergreens deliver all year-round colour and interest providing structure and shape to the space. Evergreen trees grows gradually. Before placing a boulder you pick its top and its best sidein Japanese thats called the face Keane says.
The plants and total design is going to be affected by the quantity of sun your garden site receives each day. A shady glen full of hostas is well-suited to the Japanese garden aesthetic. See more ideas about japanese garden plants japanese garden plants.
Hydrangeas are the perfect choice for planting around a pond as they thrive in humid environment. While there are different Japanese garden styles such as rock or zen gardens where white sand or gravel replaces water stroll gardens in which the visitor. The shape texture and color are all intentionally chosen to enhance the gardens overall design.
Japanese gardens come in all shapes and sizes from small courtyard gardens to the larger tea and stroll gardens that are designed to be walked around rather than viewed from a static spot. Plants are used sparingly and carefully chosen. Popular as an ornamental tree in many gardens this small tree comes in beautiful shades of red and pink.
The large ornamental stones in Japanese gardens are viewed with the same artistic eye that a sculpture would be. They are easy to care and can grow well outdoor. We visit our suppliers twice a year to source authentic and unusual plants.