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 (69)
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
From $17.50
Gold Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus'
From $7.25
Bush Germander
Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'
From $8.85
Princess Flower
Tibouchina urvilleana
From $49.00
Gold Dust Plant
Aucuba japonica Variegata
From $32.00
Silver Sheen Kohuhu
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
From $37.00
Firesprite Grevillea
Grevillea 'Firesprite'
From $169.00
Lion's Tail
leonotis leonurus
From $24.95
Variegated Elephant Food
Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'
From $8.95
Coast Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey'
From $8.75
Fraser Photinia
Photinia x fraseri - Column Form FORM
From $29.00
Tuxedo California Lilac
Ceanothus 'Tuxedo'
From $45.00
White Sage
Salvia apiana
From $11.00
Thompson's Flowering Maple
Abutilon pictum 'Thompsonii'
From $39.95
Indian Mallow
Abutilon palmeri
From $39.00
Mexican Bird of Paradise
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
From $35.00
Red Pencil Plant
Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks on Fire'
From $12.00
Texas Ranger
Leucophyllum frutescens
From $25.00
Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'
From $28.00
Ray Hartman Mountain Lilac
Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman'
From $45.00
Pink Escallonia
Escallonia fradesii
From $16.50
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 !
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 !