Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
This vibrant plant assembly, featuring Anthemis tinctoria Kelwayii, Allium sphaerocephalon, and Eryngium giganteum, promises to brighten your garden with a season-long display from late spring to late summer. This simple yet effervescent combination is not only easy to recreate but also requires minimal maintenance, making it a perfect choice for busy gardeners.
One of the key attractions of this planting scheme is its resilience. This combination is deer resistant, providing a robust solution for gardens frequented by these creatures. Moreover, it demonstrates exceptional drought tolerance, making it ideal for areas with hot, dry summers and reducing the need for frequent watering.
But the charm of this plant combination doesn’t stop there. It is also notably attractive to butterflies, turning your garden into a vibrant spectacle of flitting, colorful insects. This adds a layer of dynamic beauty to your garden, enhancing its appeal and offering a delightful view of nature in action.
Furthermore, these plants are pest and disease-free, which contributes to their low-maintenance nature and ensures they remain attractive throughout the season. An additional benefit is that all these plants make excellent cut flowers, providing you with a source of fresh, colorful bouquets to bring the beauty of your garden into your home.
In summary, this combination of Anthemis tinctoria Kelwayii, Allium sphaerocephalon, and Eryngium giganteum offers a blend of vibrant colors, prolonged flowering, low maintenance, and resilience, making it a standout choice for any garden.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
GAP Photos/Christa Brand
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Anthemis tinctoria 'Kelwayii' (Golden Marguerite) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumstick Allium) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Eryngium giganteum (Miss Willmott's Ghost) | 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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