A Pretty Summer Border with Roses, Larkspurs and Sage
Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders
This gorgeous summer border has been realized with 3 stunning plants: tall, deep blue Delphinium Black Knight adds structure and height to this mixed planting with English Rose 'Gertrude Jekyll'. Producing clusters of the most beautiful, large, fully double, rich glowing pink flowers, this David Austin rose has a strong, beautifully rounded perfume considered by many to be the quintessential Old Rose fragrance.
Both blossoms mingle with the unique, rich lavender-pink flowers of Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'. Providing a spectacular display from early to mid-summer, the blossoms are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Most plants are recipients of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 7
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Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
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Image David Austin Roses Ltd.
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 | 5 – 8
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 7
|
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Delphinium - Larkspur Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage
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