Blue Castle Garden: Front Yard Plants – Entrance Area
Blue Castle Garden’s front yard entrance area is comprised of the planters on the concrete front door step, the flowerbed containing the birdbath and the short flagstone pathway to the front gate.
All plants in this area must meet three criteria: as unappealing as possible to the deer and rabbits which regularly visit, possess strong colors to provide adequate curb appeal and low-maintenance to minimize gardening time in the front yard.
About These Plants
Some of these pictures are from the earliest years of my garden. Due to my design inexperience at the time, some of these beautiful plants are displayed in plant combinations I wouldn’t choose now.
Nevertheless, I’ve decided to include them because the plants themselves are garden-worthy and deserve to be more widely known. While not every good plant I’ve tried fits into the current style of my garden, it may be the perfect fit for yours.
Also be aware that some plants are shown at different stages of maturity. These photos do not fully indicate how they may look at the end of a longer growing season in a more hospitable climate.
Most of these pictures contain multiple plants, including some that are not my top recommendations for various reasons. They could be invasive, don’t perform well over the entire season or have other issues. I’ve marked these with an asterisk (*) and suggest you research them carefully before planting.
Finally, as Garden Escape Artist develops, you may begin to notice some of the plant names are shown in green text. Click on these links to access additional photos and plant information.
Entrance Area Plants
The entrance area receives 6 hours of morning and early afternoon sun with no significant heat. Plants in the large corner pot only get 2-3 hours of morning sun due to the shade created by the door overhang.
1. Grandpa Ott Morning Glory
2. Westerplatte Clematis*
3. Sugar Daddy Petunia
1. Grandpa Ott Morning Glory
2. Westerplatte Clematis*
3. Sugar Daddy Petunia
1. Prince Charles Clematis
2. The President Clematis
3. Kardynal Wyszynski Clematis
4. Sugar Daddy Petunia
5. Blue Daddy Petunia
1. Prince Charles Clematis
2. The President Clematis
3. Kardynal Wyszynski Clematis
4. Sugar Daddy Petunia
5. Blue Daddy Petunia
1. Prince Charles Clematis
2. The President Clematis
3. Kardynal Wyszynski Clematis
1. Prince Charles Clematis
2. The President Clematis
3. Kardynal Wyszynski Clematis
1. Grandpa Ott Morning Glory
2. Ville de Lyon Clematis
3. Sugar Daddy Petunia
1. Grandpa Ott Morning Glory
2. Ville de Lyon Clematis
3. Sugar Daddy Petunia
Be sure to check back regularly for updates as every year I test new plants and plant combinations in Blue Castle Garden. If you found this post helpful, please share it with your gardening friends.
This post is part of the Blue Castle Garden Plants series.
Last Updated: July 27, 2020
About Jolene
I’m an avid gardener whose mission is to bring more beauty into the world. I believe that with the right information anyone can create their own lovely, small garden paradise.
When I’m not gardening you can find me exploring the Canadian Rockies. Learn more…
About Jolene
I’m an avid gardener whose mission is to bring more beauty into the world. I believe that with the right information anyone can create their own lovely, small garden paradise.
When I’m not gardening you can find me exploring the Canadian Rockies. Learn more…
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