Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
How not to marvel at the sumptuous colors of this perennial combination which can be enjoyed for several weeks in late spring or early summer. Fairly easy to recreate, it includes relatively drought tolerant plants in rich shades of reds, purples, and plums such as Tall Bearded Irises, Sage, and Mullein, all splashed with the graceful blossoms of Baltic Parsley.
Most plants make excellent fresh-cut flowers that can be pleasantly enjoyed at home!
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
©Mark Bolton Photography
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Recreate this garden. Specify the percentages you would like to have of each plant and input the dimensions of your garden space.We'll give you a shopping list so you know how many plants you need.
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Iris 'Quechee' (Bearded Iris) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Iris 'Hello Darkness' (Bearded Iris) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Verbascum 'Cherry Helen' (Mullein) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Verbascum phoeniceum 'Violetta' (Purple Mullein) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Cenolophium denudatum (Baltic Parsley) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
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.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
