Bamboo (cultivars of Bambusa nana, Sasa spp., and Pleioblastus spp.)<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pleioblastus-pygmaeus-1200x855.jpg\")
Pleioblastus pygmaeus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nSome dwarf bamboo varieties are ideal for creating dense, fast-growing borders. The evergreen leaves can be light green, dark green, yellow-variegated, or white-variegated. Pruning at the end of winter is recommended to maintain dense and compact foliage. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nBerberis spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Berberis-ottawensis-Superba-flip-1200x855.jpg\")
Berberis x ottawensis ‘Superba’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nA shrub with an upright or spreading habit depending on the variety. Leaves may be deciduous or evergreen. Produces yellow flowers in spring or early summer and is very hardy in terms of soil. <\/p>\n\n
\n- Berberis x ottawensis ‘Superba’:<\/a><\/strong> dark red leaves, yellow flowers in spring, followed by red fruits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- :<\/a>green leaves, flowers in April\u2013May.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/a>Berberis thunbergii \u2018Atropurpurea\u2019 <\/a>and B. thunbergii \u2018Atropurpurea Nana\u2019<\/strong><\/a>: dark red leaves, yellow flowers in spring, red fruits follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nBuxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ (B. pumila)<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Buxus-pumila-1200x855.jpg\")
Bordura di B. sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ (B.pumila)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nBuxus pumila is a dwarf boxwood variety. Leaves are green, 1\u20132 cm long, with flowers appearing between March and April. Used for low, compact borders that require minimal pruning. Prefers moist, well-drained soils, especially if exposed to sun. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nCaryopteris x clandolensis<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/caryopteris-clandonensis-blauer-spatz-24_720x600-1200x855.jpg\")
Caryopteris clandonensis ‘Grande Bleu’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nA shrub with a dense, upright crown. Deciduous, elongated leaves; blooms from July to October with bluish flowers. Tolerates all soils and is pest-resistant. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nCistus spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cistus-bordura-1200x855.jpg\")
Cistus x purpureus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nA Mediterranean evergreen shrub with flattened five-petal flowers in spring and summer. Thrives in dry, rocky soils, tolerant of seaside conditions, often used in rock gardens. <\/p>\n\n
Varieties include pink, fuchsia, and white.<\/p>\n\n
\n\nDeutzia gracilis<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Deutzia-gracilis-1200x855.jpg\")
Deutzia gracilis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nDeciduous shrub with elongated leaves. Flowers bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer, forming racemes or panicles, either axillary or terminal. Requires pruning after flowering, by cutting back half of the flowering shoots. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nEuonymus<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Euonymus-japonicus-m-40-60-clt-7-1200x855.jpg\")
Euonyms japonicus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nVarieties such as E. fortunei, E. japonicus, and E. pulchellus are suitable for borders. All three tolerate seaside conditions, pollution, and wind. <\/p>\n\n
\n- E. fortunei: prostrate habit, oval green or variegated leaves up to 5 cm. Thrives even in poor soils. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- E. japonicus: upright habit, evergreen oval leaves 5\u20137 cm, green or variegated. Produces small yellowish flowers in June\u2013July. Excellent for geometrically shaped borders, tolerates pruning, grows well in all well-drained soils. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- E. pulchellus: dwarf variety with small elongated leaves, similar foliage colors to E. japonicus. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nHypericum calycinum<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hypericum-calycinum-1200x855.jpg\")
Hypericum calycinum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nProstrate evergreen shrub with oval leaves and yellow blooms from June to September. Grows in all well-drained soils, commonly used for rock garden borders, tolerant of shade. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nLantana camara<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Lantana_camara__15154_32943_1280_1280-1-1200x855.jpg\")
Lantana camara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nBranched shrub with dark green oval leaves, evergreen in warm climates. Flowers continuously from late spring to autumn with apical clusters. Excellent for flowering borders. Tolerates seaside conditions, pollution, and grows well in dry, calcareous soils. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nLavandula spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Lavender-Hidcote-1200x855.jpg\")
Lavandula angustifolia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nLavender, typical of Mediterranean borders, is an evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and green-silver leaves. Produces long flowering stems from April to July, violet or white, highly fragrant. Tolerant of seaside conditions and pollution, ideal for rock gardens and Mediterranean-style borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nLonicera nitida<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Lonicera-nitida-1-1200x855.jpg\")
Lonicera nitida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nEvergreen shrub with upright growth and dense foliage. Leaves are oval, 1\u20132 cm, with purple fruits. Thrives in average soils, resistant to wind, pollution, drought, frequent pruning, and competition from other roots. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nPotentilla spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Potentilla-fruticosa-1200x855.jpg\")
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nWell-branched shrub with gray-green deciduous leaves. Flowers from late spring to mid-autumn, yellow, white, or pink depending on the variety. Prefers moist, cool soils; sensitive to very hot climates. Often used for rock garden borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nPunica granatum ‘Nana Gracilissima’<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Punica-granatum-Nana-2-1200x855.jpg\")
Punica granatum ‘Nana’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nShrub with slightly spiny branches and a very compact crown. Leaves start copper-red, then turn bright green and yellow in autumn. Flowers and fruits appear simultaneously from August to November. Grows well in dry soils but requires good watering during growth. Suitable for rock garden borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nRhaphiolepis spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Rhapiolepis-altro-1200x855.jpg\")
Rhapiolepis indica ‘Springtime’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nEvergreen shrub with oval leaves. Grows well in all typical non-calcareous garden soils.<\/p>\n\n
\n- R. indica \u2018Springtime\u2019: pink flowers in spring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- R. umbellata \u2018Ovata\u2019: white flowers with pink stamens, tolerant of seaside conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nSpiraea japonica ‘Anthony Waterer’<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/spiraea-japonica-magic-carpet-1-1200x855.jpg\")
Spiraea japonica ‘Anthony Waterer’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nUpright shrub with dense crown. Deciduous, narrow leaves 7\u201310 cm long, dark green with grayish undersides. Produces crimson flower clusters from June to August. Adapts to all soils, pollution-tolerant, often used in rock garden borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nViburnum davidii<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mgfgiardini.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Viburnum-davidii-1-1200x855.jpg\")
Viburnum davidii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nLow, spreading Viburnum with dark green elliptical leaves. Flowers are white-pink from May to June, followed by blue fruits. Prefers moist, well-drained soils <\/p>\n\n
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Some dwarf bamboo varieties are ideal for creating dense, fast-growing borders. The evergreen leaves can be light green, dark green, yellow-variegated, or white-variegated. Pruning at the end of winter is recommended to maintain dense and compact foliage. <\/p>\n\n
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Berberis spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nBerberis x ottawensis ‘Superba’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nA shrub with an upright or spreading habit depending on the variety. Leaves may be deciduous or evergreen. Produces yellow flowers in spring or early summer and is very hardy in terms of soil. <\/p>\n\n
\n- Berberis x ottawensis ‘Superba’:<\/a><\/strong> dark red leaves, yellow flowers in spring, followed by red fruits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- :<\/a>green leaves, flowers in April\u2013May.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/a>Berberis thunbergii \u2018Atropurpurea\u2019 <\/a>and B. thunbergii \u2018Atropurpurea Nana\u2019<\/strong><\/a>: dark red leaves, yellow flowers in spring, red fruits follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nBuxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ (B. pumila)<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nBordura di B. sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ (B.pumila)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nBuxus pumila is a dwarf boxwood variety. Leaves are green, 1\u20132 cm long, with flowers appearing between March and April. Used for low, compact borders that require minimal pruning. Prefers moist, well-drained soils, especially if exposed to sun. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nCaryopteris x clandolensis<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nCaryopteris clandonensis ‘Grande Bleu’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nA shrub with a dense, upright crown. Deciduous, elongated leaves; blooms from July to October with bluish flowers. Tolerates all soils and is pest-resistant. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nCistus spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nCistus x purpureus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nA Mediterranean evergreen shrub with flattened five-petal flowers in spring and summer. Thrives in dry, rocky soils, tolerant of seaside conditions, often used in rock gardens. <\/p>\n\n
Varieties include pink, fuchsia, and white.<\/p>\n\n
\n\nDeutzia gracilis<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nDeutzia gracilis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nDeciduous shrub with elongated leaves. Flowers bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer, forming racemes or panicles, either axillary or terminal. Requires pruning after flowering, by cutting back half of the flowering shoots. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nEuonymus<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nEuonyms japonicus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nVarieties such as E. fortunei, E. japonicus, and E. pulchellus are suitable for borders. All three tolerate seaside conditions, pollution, and wind. <\/p>\n\n
\n- E. fortunei: prostrate habit, oval green or variegated leaves up to 5 cm. Thrives even in poor soils. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- E. japonicus: upright habit, evergreen oval leaves 5\u20137 cm, green or variegated. Produces small yellowish flowers in June\u2013July. Excellent for geometrically shaped borders, tolerates pruning, grows well in all well-drained soils. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- E. pulchellus: dwarf variety with small elongated leaves, similar foliage colors to E. japonicus. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nHypericum calycinum<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nHypericum calycinum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nProstrate evergreen shrub with oval leaves and yellow blooms from June to September. Grows in all well-drained soils, commonly used for rock garden borders, tolerant of shade. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nLantana camara<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nLantana camara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nBranched shrub with dark green oval leaves, evergreen in warm climates. Flowers continuously from late spring to autumn with apical clusters. Excellent for flowering borders. Tolerates seaside conditions, pollution, and grows well in dry, calcareous soils. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nLavandula spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nLavandula angustifolia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nLavender, typical of Mediterranean borders, is an evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and green-silver leaves. Produces long flowering stems from April to July, violet or white, highly fragrant. Tolerant of seaside conditions and pollution, ideal for rock gardens and Mediterranean-style borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nLonicera nitida<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nLonicera nitida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nEvergreen shrub with upright growth and dense foliage. Leaves are oval, 1\u20132 cm, with purple fruits. Thrives in average soils, resistant to wind, pollution, drought, frequent pruning, and competition from other roots. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nPotentilla spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nPotentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nWell-branched shrub with gray-green deciduous leaves. Flowers from late spring to mid-autumn, yellow, white, or pink depending on the variety. Prefers moist, cool soils; sensitive to very hot climates. Often used for rock garden borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nPunica granatum ‘Nana Gracilissima’<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nPunica granatum ‘Nana’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nShrub with slightly spiny branches and a very compact crown. Leaves start copper-red, then turn bright green and yellow in autumn. Flowers and fruits appear simultaneously from August to November. Grows well in dry soils but requires good watering during growth. Suitable for rock garden borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nRhaphiolepis spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nRhapiolepis indica ‘Springtime’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nEvergreen shrub with oval leaves. Grows well in all typical non-calcareous garden soils.<\/p>\n\n
\n- R. indica \u2018Springtime\u2019: pink flowers in spring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- R. umbellata \u2018Ovata\u2019: white flowers with pink stamens, tolerant of seaside conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nSpiraea japonica ‘Anthony Waterer’<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nSpiraea japonica ‘Anthony Waterer’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nUpright shrub with dense crown. Deciduous, narrow leaves 7\u201310 cm long, dark green with grayish undersides. Produces crimson flower clusters from June to August. Adapts to all soils, pollution-tolerant, often used in rock garden borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nViburnum davidii<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\nViburnum davidii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nLow, spreading Viburnum with dark green elliptical leaves. Flowers are white-pink from May to June, followed by blue fruits. Prefers moist, well-drained soils <\/p>\n\n
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A shrub with an upright or spreading habit depending on the variety. Leaves may be deciduous or evergreen. Produces yellow flowers in spring or early summer and is very hardy in terms of soil. <\/p>\n\n
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- Berberis x ottawensis ‘Superba’:<\/a><\/strong> dark red leaves, yellow flowers in spring, followed by red fruits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- :<\/a>green leaves, flowers in April\u2013May.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- <\/a>Berberis thunbergii \u2018Atropurpurea\u2019 <\/a>and B. thunbergii \u2018Atropurpurea Nana\u2019<\/strong><\/a>: dark red leaves, yellow flowers in spring, red fruits follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nBuxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ (B. pumila)<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Bordura di B. sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ (B.pumila)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Buxus pumila is a dwarf boxwood variety. Leaves are green, 1\u20132 cm long, with flowers appearing between March and April. Used for low, compact borders that require minimal pruning. Prefers moist, well-drained soils, especially if exposed to sun. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nCaryopteris x clandolensis<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Caryopteris clandonensis ‘Grande Bleu’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n A shrub with a dense, upright crown. Deciduous, elongated leaves; blooms from July to October with bluish flowers. Tolerates all soils and is pest-resistant. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nCistus spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Cistus x purpureus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n A Mediterranean evergreen shrub with flattened five-petal flowers in spring and summer. Thrives in dry, rocky soils, tolerant of seaside conditions, often used in rock gardens. <\/p>\n\n
Varieties include pink, fuchsia, and white.<\/p>\n\n
\n\nDeutzia gracilis<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Deutzia gracilis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Deciduous shrub with elongated leaves. Flowers bloom from mid-spring to mid-summer, forming racemes or panicles, either axillary or terminal. Requires pruning after flowering, by cutting back half of the flowering shoots. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nEuonymus<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Euonyms japonicus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Varieties such as E. fortunei, E. japonicus, and E. pulchellus are suitable for borders. All three tolerate seaside conditions, pollution, and wind. <\/p>\n\n
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- E. fortunei: prostrate habit, oval green or variegated leaves up to 5 cm. Thrives even in poor soils. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- E. japonicus: upright habit, evergreen oval leaves 5\u20137 cm, green or variegated. Produces small yellowish flowers in June\u2013July. Excellent for geometrically shaped borders, tolerates pruning, grows well in all well-drained soils. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- E. pulchellus: dwarf variety with small elongated leaves, similar foliage colors to E. japonicus. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nHypericum calycinum<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Hypericum calycinum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Prostrate evergreen shrub with oval leaves and yellow blooms from June to September. Grows in all well-drained soils, commonly used for rock garden borders, tolerant of shade. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nLantana camara<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Lantana camara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Branched shrub with dark green oval leaves, evergreen in warm climates. Flowers continuously from late spring to autumn with apical clusters. Excellent for flowering borders. Tolerates seaside conditions, pollution, and grows well in dry, calcareous soils. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nLavandula spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Lavandula angustifolia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Lavender, typical of Mediterranean borders, is an evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and green-silver leaves. Produces long flowering stems from April to July, violet or white, highly fragrant. Tolerant of seaside conditions and pollution, ideal for rock gardens and Mediterranean-style borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nLonicera nitida<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Lonicera nitida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Evergreen shrub with upright growth and dense foliage. Leaves are oval, 1\u20132 cm, with purple fruits. Thrives in average soils, resistant to wind, pollution, drought, frequent pruning, and competition from other roots. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nPotentilla spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Well-branched shrub with gray-green deciduous leaves. Flowers from late spring to mid-autumn, yellow, white, or pink depending on the variety. Prefers moist, cool soils; sensitive to very hot climates. Often used for rock garden borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nPunica granatum ‘Nana Gracilissima’<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Punica granatum ‘Nana’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Shrub with slightly spiny branches and a very compact crown. Leaves start copper-red, then turn bright green and yellow in autumn. Flowers and fruits appear simultaneously from August to November. Grows well in dry soils but requires good watering during growth. Suitable for rock garden borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nRhaphiolepis spp.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Rhapiolepis indica ‘Springtime’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Evergreen shrub with oval leaves. Grows well in all typical non-calcareous garden soils.<\/p>\n\n
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- R. indica \u2018Springtime\u2019: pink flowers in spring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- R. umbellata \u2018Ovata\u2019: white flowers with pink stamens, tolerant of seaside conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\n\nSpiraea japonica ‘Anthony Waterer’<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Spiraea japonica ‘Anthony Waterer’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Upright shrub with dense crown. Deciduous, narrow leaves 7\u201310 cm long, dark green with grayish undersides. Produces crimson flower clusters from June to August. Adapts to all soils, pollution-tolerant, often used in rock garden borders. <\/p>\n\n
\n\nViburnum davidii<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Viburnum davidii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n Low, spreading Viburnum with dark green elliptical leaves. Flowers are white-pink from May to June, followed by blue fruits. Prefers moist, well-drained soils <\/p>\n\n
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