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!
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | 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 |
GAP Photos//Claire Higgins - Barnsdale Gardens
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | 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 |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Agapanthus 'Northern Star' (African Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Santolina pinnata subsp. neapolitana (Green Santolina) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Arctotis x hybrida 'Flame' (African Daisy) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' (Blanket Flower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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