Understanding Garden Light: Why Full Sun Feels Different in Zone 7 vs Zone 9

✨ Designing with Sun, Shade, and the Subtle Art of Light

Full sun, part shade, dappled light — these labels only scratch the surface. In Zone 7, six hours of sunlight feels gentle; in Zone 9, it can scorch. At Palora, we design palettes by reading light as both science and artistry, placing each specimen where its colors glow and its form is revealed.