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!
| 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 |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
Credit: GAP Photos/Richard Bloom - Design: Adrian Bloom
| 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 |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
Recreate this garden. Specify the percentages you would like to have of each plant and input the dimensions of your garden space.We'll give you a shopping list so you know how many plants you need.
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Aster amellus 'Violet Queen' or 'Veilchenkönigin' (Italian Aster) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby' (New England Aster) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (Chinese Silver Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Zebra Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' (Bloodtwig Dogwood) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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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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