A Pretty Mediterranean Border Idea
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Mediterranean Borders
This Mediterranean border idea includes a lovely selection of shrubs and perennial plants that like it hot and dry. Deer and rabbit resistant, it features Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender), Agapanthus 'Northern Star' (African Lily), Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana (Green Santolina), Arctotis x hybrida 'Flame' (African Daisy), Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun' (Blanket Flower), Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montebretia), Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage) and Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Tickseed).
Blooming for months from late spring to late summer, most plants have received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Enjoy a colorful show in your waterwise garden!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
8 – 9
|
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Heat Zones | 8
– 8
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Climate Zones | 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden , Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agapanthus - African Lilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Arctotis - African Daisies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Coreopsis Great Plant Combination Ideas with Crocosmia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Gaillardia - Blanket Flowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage Great Plant Combination Ideas with Santolina
GAP Photos//Claire Higgins - Barnsdale Gardens
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 – 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden , Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agapanthus - African Lilies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Arctotis - African Daisies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Coreopsis Great Plant Combination Ideas with Crocosmia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Gaillardia - Blanket Flowers Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage Great Plant Combination Ideas with Santolina
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Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender)
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Agapanthus 'Northern Star' (African Lily)
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Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' (Blanket Flower)
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Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia)
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Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis)
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