Primo Giardino

Composed of flowering trees, Japanese maples, and other drought-tolerant plants, this garden provides a warm and inviting setting.

Primo Giardino

A warm and inviting garden, Primo Giardino features a delightful composition of flowering trees, Japanese maples, and other drought-tolerant plants. This area exemplifies Mediterranean influences, providing a sunny setting filled with seasonal color and lush greenery that offers both visual appeal and practical solutions for water conservation.

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 magnifca

Mt. Si Red Fir

Acer japonicum

Taki no gawa Full-Moon Maple

Acer palmatum

Cherries Jubilee, Beautiful Harp Strings, Suminagashi, Tobiosho Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum var. dissectum

Tamuke yama Lace-leaf Japanese Maple

Acer shirasawanum

Autumn Moon Shirasawa Maple

Allium

Ornamental Onion

Armeria juniperifolia

Juniper-Leaved Thrift

Brachyglottis candicans

Angel Wings Senecio

Calluna vulgaris

Glanlivet Scots Heather & Winter Chocolate Scots Heather

Calocedrus decurrens

Thurible Incense Cedar

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Chirimen, Green Cushion, Saffron Spray Hinoki False-Cypress

Cornus stolonifera

Bud's Yellow-twig Dogwood

Corylus avellana

Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Contorted Filbert

Cryptomeria japonica

Cristata Cockscomb Japanese Cedar

Cupressus vietnamensis

Vietnam Golden Cypress

Deschampsia caespitosa

Northern Lights Tufted Hair Grass

Epimedium rhizomatosum

Barenwort, Fairy Wings

Erica manipuliflora

Autumn Heath

Erica x darleyensis

Jenny Porter Dale Darley Heath

Erysimum x

Fragrant Star Wallflower

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Euphorbia amygdaloides

Wood Spurge

Euphorbia x martinii

Ascot Rainbow Martin Hybrid Spurge

Hebe buchananii

Hollow-Leaved Hebe

Hebe pimeleoides

Red Tip Hebe

Hebe pinguifolia

Sutherland Hebe

Hebe traversii

Streamside Hebe

Hebe x

Pretty in Pink Hebe

Juniperus chinensi

Plumosa Aurea Golden Plume Chinese Juniper

Magnolia liliflor

Lily Magnolia

Ophiopogon planiscapus

Nigrescens Black Mondo Grass

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood, Sorrel Tree

Paeonia suffruticosa

Wujing Yaohul Makoon Chinese Tree Peony

Parrotia persica

Pendula Pendulous Persian Ironwood

Penstemon pinifolius

Pine-leaved Beard Tongue

Penstemon serrulatus

Cascade Penstemon

Picea abies

Malena, Bird's Nest, Van Bemmel Norway Spruce

Picea glauca

White Spruce Witch's Broom

Pinus banksiana

Englishmann Jack Pine

Pinus flexilis

Ririe Limber Pine

Pinus heldreichi

Banderica Bosnian Pine

Pinus monophylla

Blue Jazz Single-Needle Pinyon

Pinus monticola

Halloween Broom Western White Pine

Pinus mugo

Little Delight Mugo Pine

Pinus sylvestris

Cousin It Scots Pine & Hillside Creeper Scots Pine

Podocarpus alpinus

Blue Gem Alpine Plum Yew

Podocarpus lawrencei

Purple King Mountain Plum-Pine

Polystichum setiferum

Fairy's Pillow Soft Shield Fern

Rhododendron nakaharae

Evergreen Azalea

Rhododendron pachysanthum

Think-Flowering Rhododendron

Rhododendron x

Mandarin Lights Deciduous Azalea & Ramapo Rhododendron

Rosa omeiensis f. pteracantha

Red Wing Rose

Rosa x

Robusta Rugosa Rose & Scabrosa Rugosa Rose

Salix integra

Hakura Nishiki Dappled Willow

Skimmia japonica

Japanese Skimmia

Sprea x bumalda

Magic Carpet Spirea

Stachys coccine

Pow Wow Texas Betony

Stewartia monadelpha

Tall Stewartia & Orange-bark Stewartia

Stewartia rostrata

Beaked Stewartia

Taxus cuspidata

Nana Aurescens Dwarf Golden Japanese Yew

Tellima grandiflora

Big-Flower Fringecup

Teucrium scorodonia

Crispum Curled Germander

Viburnum davidii

David's Viburnum

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum

Double-file Viburnum & Maries Double-file Viburnum

Viburnum x bodnantense

Charles Lamont Bodnant's Viburnum

Viburnum x juddii

Judd Viburnum

Mediterranean Inspiration

The vibrant charm of ecological responsibility

Primo Giardino at Vista Gardens is a warm and inviting space that beautifully captures the essence of Mediterranean garden design. This area features a delightful composition of flowering trees, Japanese maples, and a diverse array of drought-tolerant plants, all thoughtfully arranged to create a sunny, vibrant setting. The garden is enriched with the fragrant blooms of azaleas, the soothing hues of lavender, and the resilient beauty of heathers, adding layers of color and texture throughout the seasons.

Primo Giardino exemplifies how Mediterranean influences can be skillfully integrated into garden design, offering a landscape that is both visually appealing and ecologically responsible. The flowering trees and Japanese maples provide a lush canopy, while the drought-tolerant underplantings, including azaleas, lavender, and heathers, ensure that this garden remains vibrant with minimal water use. The result is a harmonious blend of seasonal color, rich greenery, and fragrant blossoms, all contributing to a garden that not only delights the senses but also demonstrates practical solutions for water conservation.

For gardeners looking to incorporate Mediterranean elements into their landscapes, Primo Giardino offers a wealth of inspiration. By selecting plants that thrive in sunny, dry conditions and combining them with more traditional Mediterranean favorites, like lavender and heathers, you can create a garden that is as sustainable as it is beautiful. This space at Vista Gardens stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of Mediterranean design, offering a peaceful retreat filled with the colors, scents, and textures of a truly inviting garden.

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View amid a bank of diverse, drought-tolerant shrubs, providing erosion control.

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124 NE 31st Street
Bremerton WA 98310

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