A Pastel Border Idea with Astilbes, Hemerocallis and Geranium
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Summer Borders
This soft plant palette of pastel colors can be enjoyed from early to late summer and includes a few easy-to-grow perennial plants: the graceful flower plumes of Astilbes 'Diamond' and 'Europa'; the fragrant, lavender-pink blossoms of Hemerocallis 'Catherine Woodbury'; the attractive, dense mounds of large, satiny, variegated leaves of Hosta 'Patriot'; and the profuse blooms of the exceptional and unsurpassed Geranium 'Rozanne'.
Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and low maintenance, most plants are deer or rabbit resistant and are recipients of prestigious awards. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 8
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Heat Zones | 2
– 8
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Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but 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 Astilbe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Geranium - Cranesbills Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hemerocallis - Daylilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hosta - Plantain Lilies
GAP Photos/Juliette Wade
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 | 5 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 2
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but 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 Astilbe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Geranium - Cranesbills Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hemerocallis - Daylilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hosta - Plantain Lilies
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Astilbe 'Diamond' (Arendsii Hybrid)
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Astilbe 'Europa' (Japonica Hybrid)
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Geranium 'Rozanne' (Cranesbill)
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