Architectural plants, such as prickly pear cactus, are set off by light in another way. The statuesque form of cacti and succulents make them a light-show luminary. Pair them with a translucent to create a more dramatic backlighting design.
Since architectural plants naturally draw attention to themselves, you will need to exercise care when placing them.
Fabulous architectural plants for gardens in cold-winter regions, prickly pears and other hardy cacti reward good care with an eye-popping flower display.
Yucca elephantipes is the quintessential architectural plant. (some spell in Yukka, but it is Yucca) The leaves are hard and spear like (without spines) and point upward. Yukka elephantipes suit modern homes with contemporary low water use gardens.
Baumea arthrophylla is a wonderful architectural plant with strong linear foliage that rises from the water and makes a striking feature against rocks.
Most often, winter interest is achieved by using architectural plants and elements that will remain standing all winter. Sometimes it is the outline of the form of the plant, such as a leafless dwarf weeping maple that provides interest.
Eryngium is a strikingly architectural plant of the family Apiaceae that is native to Iran and the Caucasus.
Replace deciduous trees and high maintenance plants (roses, for example) with architectural plants such as bamboo, cordylines and phormiums.
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These trees have been carefully chosen to provide interest in all seasons: beautiful flowers, colorful foliage and architectural plant forms. Fruit trees and decorative shrubs are espaliered on the wall.
Naturally you need plants that are sun-lovers, or they won't stand the extreme conditions. Be bold, plant densely and create contrasts using striking foliage and architectural plants.
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Focal points help achieve this, such as benches, sculptures, or large architectural plantings. Create focal points that draw the eyes toward the garden's most attractive features. Add seating to areas where you want others to view.
These could include crocosmias, heleniums and kniphofias in suitably tropical tones.
So, whether you want a splash of tropical colour, architectural plant sculpture, or a Mediterranean hillside, there's a world of hardy plants on offer.
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