Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders, Summer Borders
One of the most stunning variegated trees, Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ (Wedding Cake Tree) makes a wonderful focal point for a small to medium-sized garden. In this pretty late spring garden, it has been paired with the bold red blossoms of Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Livermere’ (Oriental Poppy) and the architectural white Allium ‘Mount Everest’ (Ornamental Onion). Adding grace and drama to the landscape, this plant combination will put a smile on your face for many weeks!
Easy to replicate, deer resistant and relatively low maintenance.
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
©Clive Nichols
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornus controversa 'Variegata' (Wedding Cake Tree) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Allium 'Mount Everest' (Ornamental Onion) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere' (Oriental Poppy) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' (Ornamental Onion) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
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