A Pretty and Long-Lasting Garden Idea with Outstanding Plants
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Border Planting Ideas, Summer Borders
This fascinating border has been created by landscape architect, Dina Deferme, for her own garden. Get inspired and re-create the same relaxed atmosphere in your own garden. Combine outstanding perennial plants such as Astilbe 'Deutschland' (Japonica Hybrid), Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage), Hosta crispula (Curled Plantain Lily), Rose 'Skylark' (Ausimple), Achillea millefolium (White Yarrow) and 2 ravishing Geraniums, 'Rozanne' and sanguineum Var. striatum, and enjoy the spectacle of your lush flower borders for weeks!
Most plants are drought tolerant, deer or rabbit resistant, and enjoy a very long season of interest.
Garden Information
Hardiness |
6 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Astilbe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Geranium - Cranesbills Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hosta - Plantain Lilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage
GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski
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 | 5
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Achillea - Yarrows Great Plant Combination Ideas with Astilbe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Geranium - Cranesbills Great Plant Combination Ideas with Hosta - Plantain Lilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage
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Astilbe 'Deutschland' (Japonica Hybrid)
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Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage)
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Hosta crispula (Curled Plantain Lily)
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Rosa Skylark (English Rose)
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Achillea millefolium (White Yarrow)
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Geranium 'Rozanne' (Cranesbill)
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Geranium sanguineum var. striatum (Bloody Cranesbill)
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