Tuesday Twosomes

 Beautiful shrubs are great for so many landscape situations and this combo has it all. If you're looking for colorful foliage, hardy and adaptable 'personalities', and wonderful shape and leaf textures try 'Summer Wine' Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) 

 with Dwarf Blue Artic Willow (Salix purpurea 'Nana).

Both shrubs have similar water needs. Both like sun or part shade and both grow about 5-6' with vase like graceful shapes. The only downsides are no great winter interest and no absolute deer resistance. Great choice if you have lots of room. And the colors really are striking together!