A Wrinkle in Time x 2

Over the years, the narrow bed at the northeast end of the garden, diagonally across from Buddha, has been one of the more difficult places to plant. Its limited space and light have challenged many of the plants I've tried there, and finding the right fit has been an ongoing exercise in patience.

This spring, I decided to try two 'Wrinkle in Time' hostas. 

image taken July 8

Growing to only about nine inches tall, their compact habit seems well suited to this small space. I needed two plants to fill the bed, but together they create a balanced planting without feeling crowded. The purple blooms add a welcome touch of seasonal color among the rocks and greenery. 

Like the other hostas throughout the garden, they should receive enough filtered light to settle in and flourish. With a little luck, they'll grow into healthy clumps that can someday be divided and shared with other quiet corners of the garden.

Gardening often means accepting that some places take longer than others to reveal what belongs there. Perhaps this little bed has finally found the plants it has been waiting for.