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A Sparkling Summer Border Idea with Easy-to-Grow Perennials

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

Garden Ideas, Border ideas, Perennial Planting, Perennial combination, Summer Borders, Fall Border, Crocosmia Lucifer, Montbretia Lucifer, Asclepias tuberosa, Perovskia Blue Spire, Agapanthus, Kniphofia Alcazar, Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'

How not to be magnetically attracted to this glowing perennial border combining cheerful shades of reds, oranges, and blues. Wonderfully bold, it combines flower colors and shapes to create a spectacular effect. The formula is quite simple: interplant Asclepias tuberosa, Perovskia ‘Blue Spire’, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, Agapanthus ‘Headbourne Hybrids’, Kniphofia ‘Alcazar’ and Lychnis coronaria ‘Alba’ and enjoy weeks of drama!

Most plants are deer resistant, and drought tolerant and are recipients of prestigious awards. They make excellent fresh-cut flowers that can be pleasantly enjoyed at home too!

Garden Information

Hardiness 7 - 8
Heat Zones 6 - 8
Climate Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Maintenance Low, Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden

Plants In This Garden

Alternative Plants to Consider

Agapanthus africanus (African Lily)
Kniphofia ‘Tawny King’ (Red Hot Poker)
Kniphofia ‘Nobilis’ (Red Hot Poker)
Crocosmia ‘Emberglow’

Learn About These Genera

Crocosmia (Montbretia)
Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
Agapanthus (African Lily)
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 7 - 8
Heat Zones 6 - 8
Climate Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Maintenance Low, Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden
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