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Moonlight Gardens

August 26, 2020

 

Ever think about planting your garden so that you can enjoy it at night as well as in the daytime?

    

Moonlight gardens~planted with white and silvery flowers that seem to glow after dark~ are easy to create in your own landscape.  For an extra “pop”, plant them in white pots or planters to add white when the flowers are gone  or  add a white trellis for extra dimension.  Plants with variegated foliage, a silver cast or interesting textures ranging from feathery to glossy create layers of interest and need nothing more than a white flower or two to convey the calmness of a serene moonlit night.  
 
Here is a short list of some white flowers and trees that you may want to try in you Moonlight Garden!
  • White Peonies
  • Garden Phlox David, Creeping Phlox
  • White Drift Rose
  • Azaleas ~ Autumn Angel, Delaware Valley White, Hardy Gardenia
  • Mariessi Viburnum
  • White Feather Hosta, Hosta “Half and Half”
  • Camellia Japonica “White by the Gate”
  • White Calla Lilies
  • Dutch Iris Excelsior
  • Gardenia
  • Yoshino Cherry tree
  • Dogwood tree
  • Styrax
You could also plant blooming vines and climbers such as Clematis or Scented Jasmine to create a large swath of white color to attract the eye at dusk.  And don’t forget an annual such as a White Vinca or White Impatient!
 
                  Hydrangea in a painted white pot
 
                                                                               
 
 
 
White Camellia “by the Gate”
 
 
Peonies
Styrax Tree
 
Sweet Autumn Clematis Vine
 
Moonlight Garden, with a lot of texture
White Garden Trellis 
 
HAPPY GARDENING… until next time!
 
 
 

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