A Contemporary Provencal Courtyard
Plant Combinations, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Winter Borders
Two thumbs up for this extremely appealing courtyard where the clean and geometric lines of the lavender beds are softly echoed by the silver-gray stone path. Combined with the cool purple colors of the plantings, which are softly warmed up by the reddish-brown tones of the terracotta containers, gravel, and wall, they create a very elegant, airy, and casual scenery with a touch of formality. This fascinating, low-maintenance, and water-wise courtyard has been designed by Zeterre Landscape Architecture.
The main ingredients here: English Lavender 'Thumbelina Leigh' (Lavandula angustifolia) and Maiden Grass 'Gracillimus (Miscanthus sinensis). If you have trouble finding 'Thumbelina Leigh', a good alternative to this very compact lavender would be Munstead' or 'Lavenite Petite', other superb members of the English lavenders.
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Landscaping Ideas | Garden Decorations , Pathways , Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Formal Garden , Mediterranean Garden , Modern Garden , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses
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 – 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Landscaping Ideas | Garden Decorations , Pathways , Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Formal Garden , Mediterranean Garden , Modern Garden , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' (Chinese Silver Grass)
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh' (Lavender)
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