Suggestions Please...

pauhaus · Post by **pauhaus** » May 10, 2007 12:06 pm

Hi everyone, I need some suggestions for compact shrubs (3' x 4') that will work as foundation plantings in somewhat dry shade. These will go under my dining room window, southern exposure, but pretty shaded in summer because of a dogwood planted smack dab in the center of the space. I will try and post a pic later to show the space. Also I have some yews there now, but they are going to be ripped out. The area is pretty dry too, but there are some soaker hoses installed. Okay enough rambling, I was thinking about Newport Viburnum. Anyone grow this one? Thanks in advance.

viktoria · Post by **viktoria** » May 10, 2007 1:30 pm

Take a look at Kerria japonica 'Picta'.

pauhaus · Post by **pauhaus** » May 10, 2007 2:32 pm

Thanks Viktoria, I will!

Post by **Chris_W** » May 10, 2007 6:58 pm

I was going to suggest the same thing. Kerria loves dry shade and probably wouldn't even need the soaker hoses. 'Picta' is variegated and has stayed much more compact than other varieties for us.

If you get out this way again I can show them to you. They weren't leafed out yet but are just starting to flower now, so we'll be potting them soon.

pauhaus · Post by **pauhaus** » May 10, 2007 9:37 pm

Thanks Chris, I will make another trip soon. I didn't realize you sold things like that. I guess I should have asked you when I was there...oh well, it's a good excuse to make another visit. Thanks for the info.

Tigger · Post by **Tigger** » May 11, 2007 10:31 am

Interesting plant. I could probably find a place for that.