{"id":6527,"date":"2013-12-09T01:48:53","date_gmt":"2013-12-09T01:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upshoothort.com\/?p=6527"},"modified":"2013-12-09T01:48:53","modified_gmt":"2013-12-09T01:48:53","slug":"dear-santa-foliage-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upshoothort.com\/dear-santa-foliage-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Dear Santa; our Foliage Wish List"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Forget the crowded malls and head to your local garden center for that perfect gift for everyone on your list. And while you\u2019re there consider what you\u2019d like Santa to leave in\u00a0your\u00a0<\/em>stocking this year!<\/p>\n

Something Naughty (but nice)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Meet\u00a0Scallywag<\/a><\/strong>. This mischievous little holly has the darkest green foliage \u2013 some might say it takes on rich burgundy tones in winter but mine is almost black. The spiky leaves may scratch a bit (the naughty factor) but it has plenty of \u2018nice\u2019 attributes too. Scallywag stays compact and has a tidy upright habit making it an attractive candidate for containers when small (see our example\u00a0here<\/a>) or as a foundation plant since it matures slowly to approx 4\u2032 tall. The fact that it is deer resistant makes it far nicer than naughty in my book. Hardy in zones 5-9.<\/p>\n

Something Sexy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Forget Victoria\u2019s Secret \u2013 look for this sexy little number;\u00a0Dusty Miller<\/strong>\u00a0(Senecio cineraria<\/em>). I know, the name isn’t very sexy \u2013 maybe try it with an Italian accent???<\/p>\n

Like silver velvet this sensuous foliage will have you unabashedly stroking the sexy leaves and dreaming of\u2026\u2026 well we\u2019ll leave that to your imagination! The good news is that this evergreen perennial (or tender perennial in colder areas) is cheaper than a pair of silk stockings and will last much longer.<\/p>\n

Vital statistics; 12-18\u2033 tall, lacy or less risque cultivars available, sun or part shade, Hardy in zones 8-10 but can also do well in protected areas in zone 7.<\/p>\n

Something Glamorous<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What says glamour to you? To me it means a great shape and vibrant color that catches the eye yet isn\u2019t too \u2018Las Vegas\u2019. So let me give you a preview of a stunning addition to the gardening world which will debut on the foliage fashion runway spring 2014 \u2013\u00a0Persian Spire Persian ironwood<\/strong>\u00a0(Parrotia persica<\/em>\u00a0\u2018Persian Spire\u2019).<\/p>\n

This columnar tree has it all \u2013 attractive foliage, spidery red winter flowers and a slender silhouette. In spring the leaves emerge with a purple cast and as they mature the purple margin remains while the inner leaf turns green. Fall is when it really gets the glamour going, however, as the foliage takes on shades of orange, red, gold and purple the display lasting for many weeks.<\/p>\n

Once seen, never forgotten. Worth the IOU from Santa!<\/p>\n

To 25\u2032 x 10\u2032 but I\u2019m enjoying my young tree in a container. Hardy to zones 5<\/p>\n

Something Sparkly<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Like a little bling in your leaves? Then we think you\u2019ll like the metallic, shimmery leaves of\u00a0silverbush<\/strong>\u00a0(Convolvulus cneorum<\/em>), sometimes also known as\u00a0bush morning glory<\/strong>. Use this to add a little pizzazz to a skirt of black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus<\/em>\u00a0\u2018Nigrescens\u2019) for a year round fashion statement in a partially sunny area or deep burgundy sedum in hot sun (e.g. Red Dragon sedum).<\/p>\n

This little dazzler is a Mediterranean native so is drought tolerant and reliably hardy in zones 8-10 (although I also had success with it in Zone 7). It needs very well drained soil and does best in full sun although again mine was gorgeous in partial sun only.<\/p>\n

Something Lacy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Well if the sexy little number I suggested above didn\u2019t quite do it for you perhaps you need something a little more see-through? What about a\u00a0Himalayan maidenhair fern<\/a>\u00a0(Adiantum venustem<\/em>)? Delicate layers of soft green, lacy leaves are held high on slender black stems. Far from being summer attire only this provocative (ground) hugger will delight you year round.<\/p>\n

Keep this in the shadows for your ultimate viewing pleasure. Hardy in zones 5-8<\/p>\n

What\u2019s on your wish list?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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– Originally published on\u00a0Fine Foliage<\/a>\u00a0by Karen Chapman and Christina Salwitz<\/em><\/p>\n

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