One of the highlights on our side yard (a project which we just started early this year) - featuring some of our favorites in a multi-tier floral display - from Hibiscus (Top tier - above the head) to Fuchsia (Middle tier - eye level) to Hydrangea (Lower tier - below the waistline) and Gardenia (at the corner end), and finally, the evergreen ivy (ground level) along the brick border. The Hibiscus (long white trunk shown on the right and a newly planted one in the middle) can grow over 10 ft. During the hot summer, it helps provide dappled sunlight and shade to the Fuchsias and Hydrangeas - at the same time they're loaded with big double blooms. In the winter, we trimmed out the branches to provide more sun. We maintained the upright Fuchsias (against the wall) to about 5-6 ft tall so the blooms are within eye level. The Hydrangeas get full sun in the morning and shade from the Fuchsias and Hibiscus during summer. This photo was taken in December 2012. Can't wait for next summer when all four (including the fragrant white Gardenia) start blooming at the same time!
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