Mittsu no Shima

Inspired by Asian design, this garden showcases dwarf conifers, a pendulous Japanese maple, and succulents artfully arranged on granite-surrounded berms.

Mittsu no Shima

Drawing inspiration from Asian garden design, Mittsu no Shima features dwarf conifers, a pendulous Japanese maple, and a variety of succulents arranged on granite-surrounded berms. This carefully curated landscape combines textures and colors to evoke a sense of tranquility and balance, offering visitors a serene spot to enjoy the artful interplay of plant and stone.

Key plants from this area are listed below by their botanical and common names to help inspire your sustainable garden designs.

Botanical Name

Common Name

Abies concolor

La Veta White Fir

Abies grandis

Van Dedem’s Dwarf Grand Fir

Abies nordmanniana

Nordmann Fir ‘Hunnewell Broom’ ‘KBNG WB’

Acer palmatum var. dissectum

Van Dedem’s Lace-leaf Japanese Maple

Acer shirasawanum

Shirasawa Maple ‘Autumn Moon’

Calluna vulgaris

Allegro, Anouk, Bradford, Copper, County Wicklow, Dark Beauty, Firefly, Fritz Kircher, Galaxy, Goldsworth Crimson, Kinochruel, Red Haze, White Coral, Wickwar Flame, Winter Chocolate Scots Heather

Campanula carpatica

Tussock Bellflower

Campanula poscharskyana

Serbian Bellflower

Campanula x

Samantha Bellflower

Cedrus libani

Green Prince Cedar of Lebanon

Cerastium tomentosum

Snow-in-Summer Dusty Miller

Chamaecyparis pisifera

Golden Mops Sawara False-Cypress

Cornus alba

Black-twig Tartarian Dogwood

Cornus alba compact variegated

Ivory Halo Red-twig Tartarian Dogwood

Epilobium canum

California Fuchsia, Silver Select California Fuchsia

Erica carnea

Bell's Extra Special Winter Heath

Erica ciliaris

Mrs. C. H. Gill's Dorset Heath

Erica cinerea

Hardwick Rose, Lime Soda, Purple Beauty, Velvet Night Twisted Heath

Erica tetralix

Pink Glow Cross-leaved Heath

Erica vagans

Kevernensis Alba, Mrs. D.F. Maxwell, Mrs. Waterer Cornish Heath

Erica x darleyensis

Eva Gold, George Randall, J.W. Porter, Jenny Porter, Mary Helen, Silver Melt, White Perfection Dale Darley Heath

Erica x williamsii

David Coombe Williams Heath

Euphorbia cyparissias

Fens Ruby Cypress Spurge

Gentiana acaulis

Holzmann Stemless Gentian

Hamamelis x intermedia

Arnold Promise Witch Hazel

Lewisia

Constant Fuchsia

Monardella macrantha

Marion Sampson Red Monardella

Ophiopogon planiscapus

Nigrescens Black Mondo Grass

Picea abies

Pusch Dwarf Norway Spruce

Pieris japonica

Bonsai Andromeda Dwarf Variegated Pieris

Pinus mugo

Amber Gold, Wintergold Mugo Pine

Rhododendron x

Joseph Hill Evergreen Azalea

Rosa x Climbing

America Climbing Rose

Rose X English

Tamora English Rose, Austin Rose

Rosa x Floribunda

Bill Warriner, Grand Prize, Johann Strauss, Queen Elizabeth, Sheila's Perfume, Showbiz, Sixteen Candles Floribunda Rose

Rose x Hybrid

Crysler Imperial, Opening Night, Scentimental, Sundance, Voodoo Hybrid Tea Rose

Rose x Shrub

Lemon Zest Shrub Rose

Santolina virens

Lemon Fizz Lavender Cotton

Taxus baccata

Repens Aurea Golden Spreading English Yew

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Woolly Thyme

Harmony in Design

The tranquil elegance of Asian inspired landscaping

Mittsu no Shima at Vista Gardens draws deep inspiration from the principles of Asian garden design, where every element is chosen and placed with intention. This serene landscape is a masterful composition of dwarf conifers, a graceful pendulous Japanese maple, and a diverse array of succulents, all carefully arranged on granite-surrounded berms. The result is a garden that seamlessly blends textures, colors, and forms to evoke a profound sense of tranquility and balance.

The art of Asian garden design is rooted in the concept of creating harmonious spaces that reflect the natural world while offering a peaceful retreat from the busyness of life. In Mittsu no Shima, this philosophy is brought to life through the interplay of plant and stone. The dwarf conifers provide year-round structure and greenery, while the Japanese maple adds a touch of elegance with its cascading branches and delicate leaves. Succulents, with their varied forms and hues, introduce an additional layer of texture, contrasting beautifully with the rugged granite berms that anchor the design.

For those seeking to create a tranquil garden space, Mittsu no Shima offers a wealth of inspiration. The careful selection of plants that complement one another, combined with the thoughtful use of natural stone, can transform any garden into a place of quiet reflection and beauty. This garden is a testament to the power of design in creating spaces that not only please the eye but also nourish the spirit, inviting visitors to linger and enjoy the artful harmony of nature.

Explore the next area: Biofiltration Garden

Ornamental grasses, rosemary, and sun roses provide a natural water filtration, showcasing sustainable environmental practices.

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Bremerton WA 98310

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