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A Pretty Mediterranean Border Idea

Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Mediterranean Borders

Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Mediterranean Borders, arctotis, agapanthus, salvia nemorosa,Lavandula angustifolia, Santolina pinnata, Gaillardia, Coreopsis verticillata Moonbeam, Crocosmia

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
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

Plants In This Garden

Alternative Plants to Consider

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘Emily Mckenzie’
Agapanthus ‘Loch Hope’ (African Lily)
Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids (African Lily)
Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘Babylon’
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ (Sage)
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ (Lavender)
Salvia x sylvestris ‘Mainacht’ (Wood Sage)
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’ (Lavender)

Learn About These Genera

Crocosmia (Montbretia)
Coreopsis (Tickseed)
Hardy Perennial Salvias (Sage)
Arctotis (African Daisy)
Agapanthus (African Lily)
Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)
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
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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