We love the views of Fall. Colors deepen or blaze and while lush floral displays are gone, strong textural compositions emerge in all their simple strength. The true bones of our garden shine as we notice combinations of evergreen textures of trees, shrubs and perennials. This is a combination that reminds us of a modernist painting, relying on textural contrast and a limited palette to great effect. Hellebores combined with Heucheras, Heucherella, Liriope, Ophiopogon, and evergreen ferns can become subtle works of art in a shade garden. Just as we see different nuances in paintings as viewed over time, some of these plants change dramatically from their Spring and Summer hues further enriching the viewing experience. So put on your jacket and stroll into your Autumn garden to see the art unfolding.
Pictured above from top left: Heucherella ‘Buttered Rum’, top right: Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’, ‘Green Tea’ & ‘Harvest Lemon Chiffon’, Helleborus ‘Merlin, Adiantum veneustum, Ophiopogon ‘Ebony Knight’ bottom left: Hakonechloa ‘All Gold’ & Heucherella ‘Buttered Rum’, bottom right: Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’