A Glowing Summer Border Idea with Dahlias, Helenium and Nepeta
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
How not to marvel at the color, beauty and arrangement of this summer border that can also be enjoyed in early fall. Fairly easy to recreate, it includes a gaily-colored Dahlia, a crimson and gold Helenium (Sneezeweed) and the cool lavender blooms of Nepeta (Catmint).
Most plants have won prestigious awards and make excellent fresh cut flowers that can be pleasantly enjoyed at home. All are deer tolerant!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
4 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Helenium - Sneezeweeds Great Plant Combination Ideas with Nepeta - Catmint
Credit: GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski
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 | 1
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Helenium - Sneezeweeds Great Plant Combination Ideas with Nepeta - Catmint
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Dahlia 'G.F. Hemerik'
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Helenium 'Waltraut' (Sneezeweed)
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Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' (Catmint)
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