Foliage

Discussion in 'Flower Gardening' started by Daniel W, Jun 24, 2024.

  1. Daniel W

    Daniel W Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2021
    Messages:
    2,947
    Likes Received:
    9,292
    Location:
    Southwest Washington State USA
    Sometimes I like the leaves more than the blossoms.

    Nasturtium "Alaska". No blossoms yet but with those leaves, I don't mind.
    IMG_8380.jpeg

    Blue Eucalyptus. This was easier from seen than I thought.
    IMG_8401.jpeg

    Pelargonium "Mrs Pollack". Heirloom. I've overwintered this plant for nearly twenty years. This variety dates to 1868!
    IMG_8415.jpeg

    Jacobea maritima, Dusty Miller "Silver Dust". Second year from seed. These were easier to grow from seeds, than I expected.
    IMG_8416.jpeg

    Chives. I like the look as much as the taste.
    IMG_8390.jpeg

    Kalanchoe. Probably needs some tidying up. It's around four years old.
    IMG_8392.jpeg

    Another Pelargonium.
    IMG_8398.jpeg

    This Pelargonium's leaves aren't variegated or zonal but they have an interesting crinkled look. Unfortunately, the leaves aren't fragrant. These get their shape as hybrids between zonal and ivy leaved species.
    IMG_8399.jpeg

    Anyway, I thought I'd share some of the plant's whose foliage I like. How about yours?
     
    Jewell, Oreti, Sjoerd and 8 others like this.
  2. Loading...


  3. Pacnorwest

    Pacnorwest Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Messages:
    4,131
    Likes Received:
    9,956
    In my book foliage is a major accent in the garden. Very nice mix. :smt023
     
    Jewell, Oreti, Sjoerd and 3 others like this.
  4. S-H

    S-H Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2010
    Messages:
    2,907
    Likes Received:
    3,052
    Location:
    Karachi, Pakistan
    I agree, as foliage stays for the entire year, (most of the times). While flowers only bloom once a year when in season.
     
    Jewell, Oreti, Sjoerd and 2 others like this.
  5. Melody Mc.

    Melody Mc. Young Pine

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2022
    Messages:
    2,314
    Likes Received:
    6,015
    Location:
    Brisith Columbia, Canada
    Love the pictures Daniel. Some of my foliage :)

    hostas, ostrich ferns and hops.JPG

    dwarf jewel nasturium.JPG

    frog love.JPG

    stair way garden.JPG


    next to the outhouse.....:)

    toilet planter.JPG
     
    Pacnorwest, Jewell, Oreti and 3 others like this.



    Advertisement
  6. Daniel W

    Daniel W Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2021
    Messages:
    2,947
    Likes Received:
    9,292
    Location:
    Southwest Washington State USA
    Beautiful woodsy setting @Melody Mc. . Also we're growing the same nasturtium :)
     
    Sjoerd, Pacnorwest and Melody Mc. like this.
  7. Cayuga Morning

    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2011
    Messages:
    7,094
    Likes Received:
    6,870
    Location:
    New England
    Love it Daniel. I'm a foliage lover too.
     
    Daniel W, Jewell, Oreti and 2 others like this.
  8. Pacnorwest

    Pacnorwest Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Messages:
    4,131
    Likes Received:
    9,956
    Daniel I like your idea … A thread with only variegated foliage.

    :smt041 Everyone can show off your beautiful variegated foliage…:headbang:

    Plants with variegated and interesting colorful foliage in planters or gardens…

    Variegated garden hostas, dusty millers, variegated dogwood ‘red twig’.

    IMG_0908.jpeg

    Heucheras Americana ‘Dales Strain’
    IMG_1005.jpeg


    Coleus ‘King Cong’
    IMG_1004.jpeg


    Fishwort houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’
    IMG_0916.jpeg


    Acer tegmentosum ‘White Tigress’

    IMG_0894.jpeg



    Musa acuminata ‘Red Dacca’. Solanum taburoso ‘Sweet Caroline’

    IMG_0906.jpeg
     
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2024
    Daniel W, Jewell, Frank and 2 others like this.
  9. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

    Joined:
    Apr 11, 2006
    Messages:
    21,161
    Likes Received:
    21,466
    Daniel—This is such an excellent thread. It spotlights such an important aspect of what folks grow and why…and what excellent foto choices you have used to illustrate foliage.
    Everyone else's foliage looks smashing as well.
     
    Daniel W and Oreti like this.
  10. Oreti

    Oreti In Flower

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2024
    Messages:
    982
    Likes Received:
    2,885
    Location:
    Hampshire
    I agree with everyone and everything that has been said. I'm a great foliage fan too. What a great thread this will be.
    Off to take some pics now too :):like:
     
    Daniel W, Jewell and Sjoerd like this.
  11. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2008
    Messages:
    4,385
    Likes Received:
    3,638
    Location:
    Puget Sound Region of the Pacific NW,Zone7b
    What an exquisite array of the various foliage types. When creating my beds and areas I also think about seasonal views. Whether I need to add evergreen varieties. I love texture and color in my perennial gardens. Thank you everyone for sharing your beautiful plants and gardens. Good job @Daniel W
     
    Daniel W, Pacnorwest and Oreti like this.
  12. Pacnorwest

    Pacnorwest Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Messages:
    4,131
    Likes Received:
    9,956
    Hypericum
    IMG_1061.jpeg

    Hydrangea
    IMG_1063.jpeg

    Hydrangea
    IMG_1062.jpeg

    Coleus
    IMG_1067.jpeg

    Hardy Impatiens
    IMG_0896.jpeg
     
    Sjoerd likes this.
  13. Daniel W

    Daniel W Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2021
    Messages:
    2,947
    Likes Received:
    9,292
    Location:
    Southwest Washington State USA
    Wow, lots of beautiful foliage.

    This year I tried to grow some caladiums, but the climate here is too cool.
     
    Pacnorwest likes this.
  14. Pacnorwest

    Pacnorwest Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    May 16, 2018
    Messages:
    4,131
    Likes Received:
    9,956
    \
    @Daniel W Thank you :). I was hoping to see more of your foliage pics. And encourage other talented Grdeners here to post all their foliage pics. Foliage is the backbone of many gardens. Even veggie foliage can be have interesting shapes and colorful.

    Caladiums have a wide variation of patterns and color of foliage and take forever to send up foliage if not kept in a warm bright spot and started by March in my zone.
     
    Last edited: Jun 28, 2024
    Sjoerd likes this.
  15. S-H

    S-H Hardy Maple

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2010
    Messages:
    2,907
    Likes Received:
    3,052
    Location:
    Karachi, Pakistan
    This is my Devil's Ivy, stays green like this with lemon yellow streaks for the entire year in my climate. And doesn't require any maintenance.

    1719546109955_copy_2296x1008.jpg
     
  16. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2008
    Messages:
    4,385
    Likes Received:
    3,638
    Location:
    Puget Sound Region of the Pacific NW,Zone7b
    @S-H in my climate that plant is a tried and true houseplant preferred by many
     
    Sjoerd, Pacnorwest and S-H like this.

Share This Page