A Hot Border Idea with Achillea, Hemerocallis and Grasses
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Summer Borders
Awash with colors and shapes from early to late summer, this hot border is really fascinating. It combines the brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges of Hemerocallis 'Anzac', Helenium 'Waldtraut', Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford', Achillea 'Terracotta' and 'Coronation Gold', Erysimum 'Apricot Delight' and rose 'Darcey Bussel'.
They are artfully interplanted with the cool blues of Veronica longifolia 'Blue Giant'.
Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and low maintenance, most plants are deer or rabbit resistant and are recipients of prestigious awards. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
6 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 3
– 8
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Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Erysimum - Wallflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Helenium - Sneezeweeds Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hemerocallis - Daylilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Monarda - Bee Balms Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses
©Clive Nichols
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 | 6 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 3
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Erysimum - Wallflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Helenium - Sneezeweeds Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hemerocallis - Daylilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Monarda - Bee Balms Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses
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