Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
This vibrant, long-lasting summer border is simple to recreate, requiring just a handful of key plants. Featuring the radiant yellow flowers of Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’, they pair wonderfully with the rich blue blooms of Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria’ and Salvia ‘Mystic Spires Blue’. Complementing these are the tall, purple stalks of Verbena bonariensis and the elegant white towers of Antirrhinum majus, also known as Snapdragons. The outcome is truly eye-catching.
All of these plants are easy to care for, resistant to both deer and drought, and relatively low in maintenance. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these plants are also functional: they attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making your garden a hotspot for local wildlife. Plus, they serve as excellent options for fresh cut flower arrangements. Your summer garden will not only be a visual treat but an ecological haven as well. Enjoy your vibrant, easy-to-maintain garden!
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
GAP Photos/Christa Brand
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Recreate this garden. Specify the percentages you would like to have of each plant and input the dimensions of your garden space.We'll give you a shopping list so you know how many plants you need.
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Salvia farinacea 'Victoria Blue' (Mealy Cup Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' (Black-Eyed Susan) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Salvia 'Mystic Spires Blue' (Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
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