Top 6 Best Green Plants For Gardens
Every gardener knows that they need to think about what plants they should have in their garden to help it thrive and be healthy, but sometimes thinking up a plan can feel like the most uninspiring task ever. That’s why our team here at Gardening Guru has put together this list of 20 great plants for gardens.
Whether you are after a hardy plant for a shady area or something colourful that will pop in your garden, this list has something for everyone. They’ll look great in your garden, they’re not just beautiful, but they’re also great for eating! Check out our list below and get inspired to create that perfect look for your home.
Top 6 best green plants for gardens:
1.Jasminum nudiflorum
This gorgeous shrub makes a wonderful hedge that will be the envy of your neighbours. It’s also easy to care for and flowers profusely all year round.
2.Cotinus coggygria ‘Variegata’
This tree provides great winter interest in a well-drained soil with space for it to grow tall. It will grow to around 8 feet, although often smaller. Dark green leaves colour straight up, with white tracings on the underside of the leaves. This makes it look very attractive and is a perfect addition to a shady area of your garden.
3. Echium plantagineum ‘Variegatum‘
This plant will bring life to your winter garden as it grows in an upright habit, creating great vertical interest for your garden bed.
4.Primula vulgaris ‘Robinsoniana’
This variety of primrose has dazzlingly beautiful flowers and will grow to around 25cm high. It’s also easy to propagate and so will grow well in a variety of different conditions.
5. Antirrhinum majus ‘Fanfare Orange’
These plants are great because they give off such an intense orange that they barely need anything else nearby. They will grow to around 7.5″ tall.
6. Euphorbia tirucalli ‘Ocotea’
This tropical plant gives off a fantastic aroma when in flower and will look great when grown in full sun. It’s hardy to USDA zone 10b, so it’s perfect for a sunny area of your garden bed.