Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' ~ Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' water-garden In mid-summer stems holding airy

In mid-summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny golden-yellow  flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

Azaleas are prone to many diseases and pest problems

The fragrant bright pink flowers have a darker pink center and bloom first in spring and can continue to intermediately bloom through summer if deadheaded

Peacock Spikemoss is a sturdy low-spreading evergreen perennial with dense brightly colored foliage

loamy well-drained soils

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' ~ Japanese Maple 'Bloodgood' water-garden In mid-summer stems holding airyThe Bloodgood Japanese Maple is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown known for its stunning, deep red purple foliage turns brilliant scarlet in fall. Small non showy but attractive umbels of purplish red flowers bloom in spring followed by red samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. One of the hardiest of Japanese maples, with good sun