A Mediterranean Raised Bed Idea
Plant Combinations, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Winter Borders
These blue and silver plants show to advantage against the stucco wall of this retaining wall. Cascading over the buttery-yellow wall are cool Senecio mandraliscae (blue chalk fingers) and fragrant Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary). Sparkling with tiny blue flowers, Rosemary is an evergreen shrub with a particularly long blooming season, extending from fall through spring, hence very desirable along walkways where the blooms will be noticed. The soft blue color of these trailing plants is echoed by the powdery blue-gray rosette of the majestic Agave franzosinii. While many agaves are coated with a waxy glaucus that helps reflect sunlight and conserve water, this agave displays interesting dark green patterns where the wax has been rubbed off as the leaves grow, adding intriguing interest to this combination. The Ponytail Palm (beaucarnea recurvata) gives this border a tropical ambiance and a sense of enclosure.
All plants are evergreen, drought-tolerant and deer resistant. A garden design idea by Debra Lee Baldwin, garden photojournalist and author.
Garden Information
Hardiness |
9 – 11
|
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Heat Zones | 10
– 10
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage , Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosmarinus - Rosemary Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agave Great Plant Combination Ideas with Senecio
Photo courtesy: Debra Lee Baldwin (debraleebaldwin.com/)
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 | 9 – 11
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 10
– 10
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Informal and Cottage , Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosmarinus - Rosemary Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agave Great Plant Combination Ideas with Senecio
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