Hedge Help

Joined
Oct 3, 2014
Messages
555
Reaction score
454
Location
Gulf Coast MS
Hardiness Zone
8b
Country
United States
Hi everyone,
I am looking at replanting my back fence into something that will grow into a hedge. I'd like it to be in the 3-5 ft high neighborhood and 3'wide.
I've been looking at Rose of Sharon Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, Dwarf Crape Myrtle Bush, Encore Azaleas and Knockout Roses.
I am in zone 8b (coastal Mississippi) and this back section gets a ton of sun, except for the corner, it is mostly shade.
So I am looking at something that will bloom in the sun and at least tolerate shade so I can plant the same thing all the way down. I'd prefer something I don't have to water every day, once established
Any suggestions would be so helpful.
2017-02-27 17.19.19.jpg
 

JBtheExplorer

Native Gardener
Joined
Jun 13, 2014
Messages
1,412
Reaction score
3,199
Location
Wisconsin
Showcase(s):
1
Hardiness Zone
5b
Country
United States
Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis)
White Wild Indigo (Baptisia alba)

I'm not sure how either will handle full shade, but they can definitely tolerate part shade. Can grow in wet, medium, or dry soil. They both flower in late Spring/early Summer. Get to about 4' tall, 3'-4' wide. Wont need any watering once established.
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Members online

Forum statistics

Threads
26,591
Messages
256,663
Members
13,264
Latest member
Ann

Latest Threads

Top