A Pretty Late Season Border Idea with Asters, Roses and Grasses
Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
Enjoy a glowing and colorful garden in late summer or fall. Combine the crimson flower spikes of Kniphofia rooperi (Red Hot Poker), the azure-blue spires of Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii' (Monkshood), and the vibrant deep violet blossoms of Aster amellus 'Violet Queen' (Italian Asters) with bold ornamental grasses such as Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) and the lovely Miscanthus sinensis 'Yakushima Dwarf' (Maiden Grass). Glistening in the late season, these easy-to-grow perennials make a striking contrast to the soft autumnal hues of the grasses.
Add fragrance to the border with the almost continuously blooming Rose 'Sally Holmes' and enjoy a delightful color show, that will enlighten your garden for weeks.
Most plants are top performers and have been awarded prestigious awards. Fairly easy to replicate, this plant combination will make your neighbors envious. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
6 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 4
– 8
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Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aster Great Plant Combination Ideas with Calamagrostis - Reed Grass Great Plant Combination Ideas with Kniphofia - Red Hot Pokers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Persicaria - Fleeceflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses
©Clive Nichols
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 | 4
– 8
|
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late) Fall |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aster Great Plant Combination Ideas with Calamagrostis - Reed Grass Great Plant Combination Ideas with Kniphofia - Red Hot Pokers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Persicaria - Fleeceflowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses
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Aster amellus 'Violet Queen' or 'Veilchenkönigin' (Italian Asters)
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Yakushima Dwarf' (Chinese Silver Grass)
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Kniphofia rooperi (Red Hot Poker)
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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' (Mountain Fleece)
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