I love flowers as much as the next gardener—I find the riot of spring blooms pure delight. But I’m a greedy gardener and I want more! At home, and in most of my client gardens, space is at a premium, so I try to select plants that will provide enjoyment for multiple seasons—and the larger the plant, the more I expect. So when choosing shrubs to include in my designs, I'm looking for top performers that look good in the garden for many months.
Fresh new foliage can be as showy as flowers. In this post, I gathered some of my favorite plants and planting combinations that offer the tantalizing promise of emerging spring foliage. Be sure to explore the
links, where you'll find more info and get ideas of how to include these plants in your garden.