Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
Get inspired by this lovely garden retreat to create yours! Easy to grow and low care, the plants selected offer a soft harmony of pink and tan shades that are soothing to the eye. They include elegant, soft pink Echinacea pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower), the contrasting bright pom-pom flowerheads of Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), mop-headed pink Bee Balm (Monarda), fuzzy caterpillar-like pink flowers of Sanguisorba obtusa (Japanese Burnet) and those of Pennisetum orientale (Oriental Fountain Grass) which sway in the wind and give movement to the overall planting. Finally, adding architectural height and beautifully complementing this planting are the majestic Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye Weed) and the unique Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora).
Complement these selections with a water element, such as a small fountain, to also enjoy the soothing sight and sound of water. Add a couple of chairs, sit and relax!
Fairly easy to replicate, long-lasting and low maintenance, this summer border will gracefully extend its charm into fall and even into winter when the tall and elegant silhouettes of Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora) will continue to make a statement under frost or snow. Most of these plants are drought tolerant, deer resistant and excellent as cut flowers!
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Credit: GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Echinacea pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Echinacea purpurea 'Pink Double Delight' (Coneflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Monarda 'Marshall's Delight' (Bee Balm) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Sanguisorba obtusa (Japanese Burnet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose' (Oriental Fountain Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Eupatorium maculatum (Spotted Joe-Pye Weed) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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