Formal Garden Bed

Staying true to the principles of formal design, the bed design is symmetrical. On each side are rows of evergreens that provide a year-round line of color and a structural framework. Plants are arranged in straight lines, repeated patterns and clusters, creating a sense of order and balance. The beds have a central anchor point of a black metal trellis with an evergreen vine climbing through and up it. The two walls of flowering yellow Esperanza are a grand backdrop in the summer.

Favorite Plants in this bed:

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Hollies

Evergreen, glossy leaves that contrast nicely with flowering native perennials

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Santolina Chamaecyparissus “Cotton Lavender”

Beautiful silver woolly foliage and cheery, yellow button-like flowers during summer

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Purple Skullcap - Scutellaria wrightii

A low growing border plant with small purple flowers that is hardy and regenerative

Formal structure in a garden bed adds elegance and organization. To learn more about formal visit Clark Gardens in Weatherford or their website is linked below.