Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
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!
| 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 |
GAP Photos/Christa Brand - Weihenstephan Gardens
| 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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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Kniphofia 'Alcazar' (Red Hot Poker) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids (African Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' (Rose Campion) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) | 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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