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A Colorful Summer Border Idea with Hibiscus and Grasses

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Get inspired by this colorful garden idea noted for its long season of interest and attractive mix of shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses. Gorgeous from spring to fall, it includes the showy scarlet flowers and dark foliage of ‘Hibiscus Midnight Marvel’ (Rose Mallow), the pink and white blooms of Hydrangea paniculata Sunday Fraise, and the architectural Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ (Feather Reed Grass).

This ravishing ensemble is framed by the brilliant golden-yellow blooms of Rudbeckia laciniata ‘Herbstsonne’, the pyramidal Picea pungens var. glauca (Colorado Spruce) and the popular Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ (Redbud).

An excellent garden idea for the sunny landscape. Easy to grow, most plants attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and are deer resistant. As an added bonus, many of these plants are recipients of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Enjoy!

Garden Information

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 2 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Hibiscus ‘Cranberry Crush’ (Rose Mallow)
Hibiscus ‘Summer in Paradise’ (Rose Mallow)
Hibiscus ‘Vintage Wine’ (Rose Mallow)
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ (Feather Reed Grass)
Picea pungens ‘Hoopsii’ (Colorado Spruce)
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Vanille Fraise’
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 4 - 8
Heat Zones 2 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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Midwest
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