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A Pretty Spring Border with Allium, Poppies and Wedding Cake Tree

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Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Allium , Allium Mount Everest, Opiental Poppies, Papaver Orientale, Cornus controversa Variegata

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.

Garden Information

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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Alternative Plants to Consider

Papaver commutatum ‘Ladybird’ (Poppy)
Papaver orientale ‘Turkenlouis’ (Oriental Poppy)
Allium ‘Mont Blanc’ (Ornamental Onion)
Allium ‘Ambassador’ (Ornamental Onion)
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 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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Papaver (Poppy) Allium Cornus (Dogwood)
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