A European-style courtyard in the city

Garden facts
Size: about 12 metres square
Orientation: west
Conditions: clay soil, both deep and dappled shade
Growing season: May to October
Garden focus: shade plants with subtle colours; architectural features for height and drama
Zone 6

A    Topiary
B    Bluebird clematis
C    Lion’s head fountain
D    Hydrangeas
E    Maple
F    Hellebores
G    Serviceberry
H    Dogwood
I    Toad lily
J    ‘Hagley Hybrid’ 
clematis
K    ‘Elsa Späth’
clematis
L    ‘Ivory Silk’ lilac
M    Standard euonymus
N    Silver lace vine
O    Pine
P    Foxgloves
Q    Ornamental pear
R    Gooseneck loosestrife
S    Garage

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