Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders, Summer Borders
Enhance a damp, shaded garden spot with this vivid plant duo, featuring Primula japonica (Japanese Primrose) and the emerging green fronds of Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern). Complement these with eye-catching foliage and groundcover plants like Hosta ‘Wide Brim’, which boasts heart-shaped, variegated leaves; Ajuga reptans ‘Catlin’s Giant’, known for its purplish-bronze leaves and blue-violet blooms; Viola sororia, which delights with shiny leaves and soft, blue-violet flowers; and Phlox divaricata, offering fragrant flower clusters.
This low-maintenance collection creates a remarkable landscape best enjoyed from mid to late spring. Most plants in this ensemble are deer-resistant and have earned the esteemed Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society for their exceptional attributes. Enjoy your garden’s refreshing atmosphere!
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Credit: GAP Photos/Friedrich Strauss
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Primula japonica (Japanese Primrose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' (Carpet Bugle) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Hosta 'Wide Brim' (Plantain Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Viola sororia (Common Blue Violet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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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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