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Bright leaves decorate the garden
Nice leaves marked withwhiteorlight yellow patternscan be found both in trees and shrubs, as well as grasses and perennials. The mystery of these albinos has long been unraveled.Well, bright colors appear when plantslack chlorophyll , i.e. a plant dye found in organisms capable ofperforming photosynthesisCultivars distinguished by bright drawings are usually called 'Variegata' or 'Variegatum'.
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Brunnera wielkolistna Brunnera macrophylla (Photo: Fotolia.com) |
Probably the largest selectionplants characteristicwith brightly colored leaves can be found infunkiiIn well-stocked outlets you can get dozens of these shade-loving perennials with less ormore wide ,light with the tongueeither in the center of the leaves or at their edges.Funkia wins with other ornamental plants also because it is long-lived and can be grown even in bad weathersunlit positions , e.g. under densely leafed crowns trees and shrubsThe decorative effect will be more interesting, the more varieties we can combine within one planting.
In the case of woody plants, the desired decorative effect is obtained after displaying onetree or shrubA large selection of varieties is available, for example, among dogwoods. White dogwood 'Argenteomarginata' and 'Spaethii' reach a height of 300 cm andkeepupright habitShrubs can be used, among others as a complementary element to a mixed hedge. Particularly noteworthy isdogwoodpagodaCornus controversa 'Variegata', which, due to unusual, horizontally growing shoots, constitutes the original filling of the second discount plan.
Lightstriped grassesare available in all possible sizes. For shady places, the evergreen sedge Carex conica 'Snowline' is worth recommending.
This one is only 20 cm high and can be successfully used for ground cover planting. Phalaris 'Mervin Feesey' reaches at least a meter in height. Among the giants, the first violin is played by, among others Chinese miscanthus Miscanthus chinensis, shoots of which grow to a height of 150-200 cm. The cultivars 'Strictus' and 'Zebrinus' haveyellow stripesarranged across the leaf, the variety 'Variegatus' has white stripes that run along the leaf.
Silhouettes of plants with white or light leaves
Wavy funkiaHosta undulata 'Univittata' produces leaves about 15 cm long. Although it is not a tall variety, it attracts attention with its beautiful white colors that resemble tongues of fire
New varietyBrunnera large-leavedBrunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' is distinguished by silvery green leaves and, like its related variety 'Jack Frost', it has all the potential to gain recognition breeders.Looks great against the background of dark green leaves
Maple ashleafAcer negundo 'Flamingo',miscanthus Chinese'Variegatus' andfunkia'Albomarginata' clearly stand out from the dark green surroundings
Kosaciec smoothIris laevigata 'Variegata' is distinguished by white and green leaves. Perennial feels best on waterlogged pond or pond shores. Can grow in shallow water
Pieris'Variegata' cultivar grows to a height of approx. 1 m. Shrubs prefer acidic soil, therefore they are ideal companion plants, among others. forRhododendrons
Mosthoney extractPulmonaria dyes are rather subtle. However, in the 'Majeste' variety they are very distinct
Dogwood pagoda'Variegata' is characterized by an attractive habit and nice leaves with a characteristic white edge. The bush does not lose its spirit even in the presence of roses
New varietybrains reedPhalaris arundinacea 'Mervin Feesey', unlike the otherwise known variety 'Picta', can be successfully grown in garden conditions. 'Mervin Feesey' spreads slowly and has decorative leaves
