Big Garden, Small Space: Part 2

Yesterday we visited Eric Sternfels ’s backyard spectre garden in Northwest Philadelphia , and today we ’re back for another rhythm of beautiful images from this wondrous little spot .

A rich mosaic of leafage in unlike colors and texture makes a garden image full of interestingness and beauty . And as every garden need , there is a position to baby-sit and perhaps have a cupful of coffee while enjoy the sight .

A furred garden helper lurks among the leaves , no doubt ready to form out and attack a suspiciously rustling leaf .

I love this languorous purview up the minute path through the garden . Dark foliage from begonias and heuchera in the substance are put off to ne plus ultra by the surrounding bright , yellow - green leaves , and the whole view is entrap by lot of medium green leave surrounding it . infrangible paragon !

This creative and unexpected art in the garden is made from teapots that seem to be swarm teatime and puffing out steam . A supporting casting of Hosta depict off the artistic creation to perfection .

Cardamine quinquefolia(Zones 7 – 9 ) is an ephemeral outpouring wildflower that goes dormant in summertime .

April shade plants : Arum italicum(Italian aroid , Zones 6–9),Syneilesis(umbrella plant , Zones 5–8),Epimedium‘Domino ’ ( ‘ eye mask ’ faggot wing , Zones 5–8 ) , andAthyriumniponicum(Japanese painted fern , zona 5–8 ) .

A pet foliage combining : Athyriumniponicumvar.pictum‘Burgundy Lace ’ picks up the eggplant purple of flowers and leaf markings ofGeranium phaeum‘Samobor ’ ( geographical zone 4–9 ) .

One last sentiment of this beautiful garden , with bigleaf hydrangea ( Hydrangea macrophylla , Zones 6–9 ) in bloom next to a howling brick nerve pathway .

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