Garden in a Box

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Shades of Summer

Low-water perennial garden kit including 28 part shade plants.

$198.00

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Description

Brighten shaded spaces with the soft warmth of the Shades of Summer garden. This refreshed take on a classic design by Kenton Seth of Paintbrush Gardens features a palette of pinks, reds, blues, and golden yellows that thrive in partial sun. Its blend of hardy, low-water perennials brings vibrant color from spring through fall, offering a lively display even where the sun is gentler. Perfect for a 100 sq. ft. area, this Part Shade garden includes 28 starter plants ready to transform the shadier corners of your yard.

Product Details

  • View Detailed Plant List
  • Great for areas that receive about 4 hours of sun per day.
  • A wide variety of textures, foliage and blooms.
  • Plant a splash of color in your shaded areas.
  • Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8.
  • Planting Designs for 100 sq. ft. (8' x 12' rectangle, 6' x 16' rectangle, 12' x 12' x 6' U-shaped corner).

Plant Varieties

  • Beacon Silver Nettle

    Beacon Silver Nettle

    Quantity: 5

  • Lavender Cotton

    Lavender Cotton

    Quantity: 3

  • October Skies Aromatic Aster

    October Skies Aromatic Aster

    Quantity: 3

  • Plumbago

    Plumbago

    Quantity: 5

  • Red Coral Bells

    Red Coral Bells

    Quantity: 5

  • Whirling Butterflies

    Whirling Butterflies

    Quantity: 4

  • Yellow Columbine

    Yellow Columbine

    Quantity: 3

About Your Garden In A Box

What to Expect
  • Occasionally things don't grow as planned. At times, we may have to substitute specific plants but we will always do our best to maintain the feel and intention of the original design.
  • All orders must be picked up at designated pickup events throughout Colorado.
  • All gardens are intended to be planted in either spring or late summer/fall depending on your pickup date.
  • The starter plants will be small relative to their mature size and may not be in bloom upon pickup.
  • View the FAQs page for more details.

What Customers Say

Gardening Made Easy!

Thank you! As someone who isn’t a big gardener, this program made it seem so easy to have a beautiful garden that isn’t going to require a ton of water. The program is so smart and it's encouraging to have a product that is almost guaranteed to do well in CO.

Town of Johnstown participant

Great for Beginners

As first-time home owners, we found the Garden in a Box and Resource Central in general to be very informative, and we have become instant fans. I've begun telling everyone I know.

Aurora Water participant

Fantastic Program

It's a fantastic program! Everything is easy!!! I would never have jumped into xeriscaping by myself. I love that you select the plants and tell the participants how to plant them! My friends and family are jealous.

Fort Collins Utilities participant