A Fabulous Plant Combination for Wet Soils: Candelabra Primroses and Siberian Irises
Spring Combination Ideas, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders, Summer Borders
Brighten a moist and shady area of your garden with this striking plant combination pairing the delicate presence and eye-catching blossoms of Candelabra Primroses with the vibrant, violet blue flowers of Siberian Irises. An easy and remarkable scenery to enjoy in late spring to early summer.
A perfect planting idea for bog gardens, near ponds and streams or for cottage gardens. All plants won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for their merits. They are clay soil, wet soil and deer tolerant! Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
4 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Ponds and Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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GAP Photos/Jan Smith
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 | 5
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Ponds and Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Sibirica - Siberian Iris Great Plant Combination Ideas with Primula - Primrose
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