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A Naturalistic Border Idea with Perennials and Grasses

Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Summer Borders, Fall Borders

Garden Ideas, Perennial Planting, Perennial combination, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Achillea 'Terracota', Lilium Regale, Agapanthus, lily-of-the-Nile, ornamental grasses, Gypsophilia, baby's breath, red Dahlia, Eryngium,

Awash with colors and shapes from mid-summer to fall, this naturalistic planting is really fascinating. It combines the brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges of Achillea ‘Terracotta’ and ‘Moonshine’, Helenium ‘Waldtraut’, and Dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’.

They are artfully interplanted with the cool blues of Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) and Eryngium x zabelii ‘Jos Eijking’ (Sea Holly).

Not to forget the brilliant presence and intoxicating fragrance of Lilium ‘Regale’, a remarkable lily with glistening pure white trumpets adorned with golden throats and pinkish-purple streaks on the outside. On a still evening, nothing can match the sweet fragrance emanating from its abundant blossoms – up to 25 blossoms per stem for a spectacular long-lasting display.

Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and low maintenance, most plants are deer or rabbit resistant and are recipients of prestigious awards. Enjoy!

Garden Information

Hardiness 8
Heat Zones 7 - 8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low, Average
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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Alternative Plants to Consider

Dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’
Achillea ‘Inca Gold’ (Yarrow)
Eryngium x zabelii ‘Jos Eijking’ (Sea Holly)
Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’ (Sneezeweed)

Learn About These Genera

Helenium (Sneezeweed)
Agapanthus (African Lily)
Achillea (Yarrow)
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 8
Heat Zones 7 - 8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Maintenance Low, Average
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam
Soil pH Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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