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A Beautiful Fall Border Idea with Dahlias, Verbena and Grasses

Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders

Garden Ideas, Border ideas, Perennial Planting, Perennial combination, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Verbena Bonariensis, Dahlia coccinea, Malus Evereste, Miscanthus nepalensis

This long-lasting harmonious planting offers interest in all seasons, starting in spring with the abundant white blossoms of Malus ‘Evereste’ (Crabapple). They are followed by a symphony of flower colors in summer where the tall purple wands of Brazilian Verbena (Verbena bonariensis), and the pretty crimson velvety flowers of Dahlia coccinea intermingle with the profuse clusters of fuchsia-like, salmon flowers of Phygelius × rectus ‘African Queen’ (Cape Fuchsia).

As fall approaches, Miscanthus nepalensis (Himalayan Fairy Grass) puts on a splendid show with its delicate silky flower plumes gracefully arching above its lush foliage and swaying elegantly in the slightest breeze. Both the foliage of the Acer and Malus ignite to brilliant shades of red, orange and gold before shedding to the ground.

As the leaves fall, they reveal the incredibly pretty chestnut-brown bark of the Acer, which peels into thin, tight curls, displaying brighter cinnamon-red wood beneath. We can also admire the cherry-like, red blushed, orange-yellow fruit which bedeck the Malus and gleam like jewels in the soft sunlight.

Very attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and birds, this interesting planting combination reveals its splendor, season after season.

Garden Information

Hardiness 8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden

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Garden Information

Hardiness 8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden
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