A Charming Late Summer Garden Idea with Japanese Anemones and Mountain Fleece
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
Bejeweled with Japanese Anemones and Mountain fleece, this late summer planting idea includes just a few plants that will bring a splash of color to your garden right when you need it most. This plant palette can be easily replicated in many sunny garden situations. It includes the charming Anemone hupehensis 'Prinz Heinrich' or 'Prince Henry', Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' (Mountain Fleece), Achillea millefolium 'Pomegranate' (Yarrow) and the incredibly pretty Dahlia 'Gerrie Hoek'.
Most of these plants make excellent fresh cut flowers that can be pleasantly enjoyed at home! Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Anemones - Windflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Persicaria - Fleeceflowers
GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Garden Information
Hardiness | 5 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Anemones - Windflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Persicaria - Fleeceflowers
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Anemone hupehensis 'Prinz Heinrich' (Japanese Anemone)
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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' (Mountain Fleece)
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Dahlia 'Gerrie Hoek'
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Achillea millefolium 'Pomegranate' (Yarrow)
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