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Garden Photo of the Day

Garden Photo of the Day


Mix it up with succulents!

comments (2) October 27th, 2010 in blogs

mgervais Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor
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Succulents mix with more traditional perennials and shrubs in Sabrina and Freeland Tanner's garden in Napa, California. Here, agaves are paired with a 'Red Dragon' persicaria (Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon', USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8) and a golden oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia cv., Zones 5-9).

It'd be great to round out the week with some photos of succulents from your gardens! Send me some photos today, and I'll try to continue this theme for the rest of the week.

Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of other subjects. Think of it as your morning jolt of green.

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Comments (2)

sheilaschultz writes: The 'Red Dragon' persicaria and oakleaf hydrangea provide a beautiful backdrop for the sculptural agave. Well done, Tanner's! Posted: 3:56 pm on October 27th
sweetrebecca writes: I love when succulents are used in unconventional ways - this is the perfect example! GORGEOUS!! Posted: 11:06 am on October 27th
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