A Hot Border Idea with Achillea, Hemerocallis and Grasses

Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Summer Borders

Garden Ideas, Perennial Planting, Perennial combination, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Achillea 'Terracota', Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet', Erysimum 'Apricot Delight',Hemerocallis 'Anzac'

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!

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Garden Information

Hardiness	6 - 8
Heat Zones	3 - 8
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Maintenance	Low
Water Needs	Average
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

Plants In This Garden

Achillea 'Terracotta' (Yarrow)

Presenting a mosaic of warm colors with flowers of various ages, Achillea ‘Terracotta’ is a gorgeous Yarrow with masses of long-lasting clusters of peachy yellow flowers fading to a straw color. Its pleasantly aromatic, semi-evergreen, green-gray fern-like foliage is disease resistant and nicely compliments the cheerful flat umbel flowers.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Characteristics	Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen

Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' (Bee Balm)

Vigorous, award-winning Monarda ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial boasting masses of vibrant red flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads. Blooming for weeks from mid-summer to early fall, they rest upon a whorl of decorative pink-tipped, pale green bracts that mature to bronze.

Hardiness	4 - 9
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy

Helenium 'Waltraut' (Sneezeweed)

Helenium ‘Waltraut’ is highly prized by gardeners for its extremely long blooming season, large blossoms (3″ wide or 8 cm) and its unique and outstanding color.

Hardiness	3 - 8
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy

Erysimum 'Apricot Twist' (Wallflower)

Compact, mounding, and strongly scented, Erysimum ‘Apricot Twist’ (or ‘Apricot Delight’) provides weeks of splendid blooms from mid-spring through midsummer (if deadheaded). Brilliant, rich apricot four-petalled flowers, emerging from dark purple buds, are held in a dense raceme well above the attractive dark-green foliage that is evergreen in mild winter areas.

Hardiness	6 - 9
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid)
Height	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread	10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm)
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy

Hemerocallis 'Anzac' (Reblooming Daylily)

Hemerocallis ‘Anzac’ is an elegant midseason Daylily that produces an abundance of extra large, crimson-red flowers, 7 in. wide (17 cm), with pale lime-green throats.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Characteristics	Plant of Merit, Showy

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Hakone Grass)

One of the most superb ornamental grasses, Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ (Hakone Grass) is a very beautiful golden variegated grass. Its foliage forms attractive mounds of gracefully arching, shiny leaves that ripple in the slightest breeze.

Hardiness	5 - 9
Plant type	Ornamental Grasses, Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Seasons	Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Characteristics	Plant of Merit, Showy

Rosa Darcey Bussel (English Rose)

With outstanding performance, even in hot and humid climates, English Rose Darcey Bussell boasts masses of fully double, deep, rich crimson blooms, which add a charming tinge of mauve as time passes, making an attractive contrast with the bright yellow stamens.

Hardiness	5 - 10
Plant type	Roses, Shrubs
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy

Achillea 'Coronation Gold'

Performs like a star! Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’ is a spectacular yarrow that is extremely easy to grow and provides outstanding results even if neglected.

Hardiness	3 - 9
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun
Seasons	Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Characteristics	Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy

Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford'

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ is a beautiful addition in the garden thanks to the stunning contrast of its brilliant, coppery orange flowers atop its eggplant-colored foliage.

Hardiness	8 - 11
Plant type	Bulbs, Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Summer (Mid, Late), Fall
Height	2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy

Veronica longifolia 'Blue Giant' (Speedwell)

Prized by gardeners for its dense, erect, tall spikes of bright violet-blue flowers, Veronica longifolia ‘Blue Giant’ or ‘Blauriesin’ (Speedwell) never fails at providing a great display in the summer garden.

Hardiness	4 - 8
Plant type	Perennials
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy

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Dahlia Erysimum (Wallflower) Helenium (Sneezeweed) Hemerocallis (Daylily) Rosa (Rose) Monarda (Bee Balm) Achillea (Yarrow)

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Monarda ‘Marshall’s Delight’ (Bee Balm)

Hemerocallis ‘Stafford’ (Daylily)

Rosa ‘Dusky Maiden’ (Floribunda Rose)

Achillea ‘Inca Gold’ (Yarrow)

Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’ (Sneezeweed)

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Llandaff’

Learn About These Genera

Helenium (Sneezeweed)

Hemerocallis (Daylilies)

Achillea (Yarrow)

Veronica longifolia (Longleaf Speedwell)

Hakonechloa macra (Hakone Grass)

Monarda (Bee Balm)

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.