Design Hacks: Use Shrubs as Stable Design Anchors & Background for Ephemeral Perennials

A variety of shrubs provide full season interest and structure. I think of them as steady anchors for ephemeral perennials. Variety of sizes, shapes and color add interest.

Ninebark (Physocarpus) - native

Western Arborvitae - native

Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica) - native

Knockout rose

Weigela Wine & Roses

False Holly (Osmanthus heterophyllus)