Chocolate Foliage Planting Combination

As rich and dark as a 70% pure chocolate bar, the foliage of this ninebark anchors this vignette and is a delicious backdrop for the lighter colored foliage and flowers. Included in the planting combination is Physocarpus 'Diabolo', Miscanthus sinenis 'Morning Light', Rosa mutabilis, Phormium and Aster 'Prince.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 8, 9, 10
Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Needs: Average

Design Considerations

Style: Northwest Eclectic
Features: Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form, Fabulous Foliage
Focus: Color Theme, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: medium



Plants In this Combo