A Glowing Fall Border with Asters, Dogwood and Grasses
Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Fall Borders, Winter Borders
A border of Asters is an unforgettable spectacle in the fall. Combine them with glowing Dogwoods (Cornus sanguinea) and architectural ornamental grasses such as the lovely Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis) and you will enjoy a delightful color show which will enlighten your garden for weeks, from midsummer until frost.
Low maintenance and fairly easy to replicate, this planting will make your neighbors envious. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 7
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aster Great Plant Combination Ideas with Cornus - Dogwoods Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses
Credit: GAP Photos/Richard Bloom - Design: Adrian Bloom
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 – 7
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Prairie and Meadow , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aster Great Plant Combination Ideas with Cornus - Dogwoods Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses
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Aster amellus 'Violet Queen' or 'Veilchenkönigin' (Italian Asters)
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Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby' (New England Asters)
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (Chinese Silver Grass)
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Zebra Grass)
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Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' (Bloodtwig Dogwood)
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