Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
Brighten a moist and shady area of your garden with this striking plant combination pairing the remarkable flower plumes of Astilbes with the intriguing blossoms of Great masterwort (Astrantia major), the colorful umbels of Yarrow (Achillea), the fragrant golden blooms of Giant Cowslip (Primula florindae) and the purple vertical flower spikes of Big Betony (Stachys macrantha). An easy and remarkable late spring – early summer border to enjoy!
Most plants are low maintenance, trouble-free and ignored by deer and rabbits!
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Primula florindae (Giant Cowslip) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Stachys macrantha 'Superba' (Big Betony) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Astrantia major 'Roma' (Great Masterwort) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Astilbe 'Snowdrift' (Arendsii Hybrid) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Astilbe 'Hyacinth' (Arendsii Hybrid) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' (Yarrow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
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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