A Fragrant and Colorful Summer Border Idea
Lavender Hedges, Lavender Paths, Plant Combinations, Summer Borders
This Mediterranean climate border is almost overwhelming in its profusion of colors, shapes and textures. Gracefully sprawling over the gravel path, the delightfully fragrant purple spikes of Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English Lavender) interact brightly with the many spires of hooded, buttery-yellow flowers of Phlomis russeliana (Jerusalem Sage), the fiery scarlet blooms of Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia), and the delicate purple Allium sphaerocephalon (Drumstick Allium).
The billowing carpet of lime-green Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby' (Cypress Spurge) and silver Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ears) contrast with the upright steel-blue flowerheads of Eryngium x zabelii 'Jos Eijking' (Sea Holly) and the tan-colored Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass).
Isn't this path a real invitation for a leisurely stroll through it? All plants are deer and drought resistant. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 5
– 8
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Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Hedges and Screens , Pathways |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Mediterranean Garden , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Allium Great Plant Combination Ideas with Crocosmia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Eryngium - Sea Hollies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Euphorbia - Spurges Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stachys
GAP Photos//Jonathan Buckley - Design: Tom Stuart-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 | 5 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders , Hedges and Screens , Pathways |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Mediterranean Garden , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Allium Great Plant Combination Ideas with Crocosmia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Eryngium - Sea Hollies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Euphorbia - Spurges Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stachys
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