A Spectacular Summer Planting Idea with Dahlia, Zinnia, Chinese Aster and Ammi visnaga
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
This desirable and long-lasting summer border is fairly easy to replicate in order to be enjoyed at home. It includes a few lovely ingredients. Valued for their hot and vibrant tangerine blossoms, Dahlias are beautifully leaping up out of a froth of pure white Ammi visnaga (Toothpick Weed) and long arching crimson plumes of Pennisetum setaceum (Purple Fountain Grass). They all gloriously team up with the eye-catching blossoms of Callistephus chinensis (Chinese Asters) and are underplanted with the bold orange mounds of blossoms of Zinnia 'Profusion' which contrast delightfully with the vertical purple-blue spikes of Salvia farinacea (Mealy-Cup Sage).
If kept regularly dead-headed, this striking plant combination should last until frost!
Most plants are recipients of prestigious awards and make excellent cut flowers. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
3 – 10
|
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Heat Zones | 8
– 9
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Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Pennisetum - Fountain Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage Great Plant Combination Ideas with Zinnia
Credit: GAP Photos/Christa Brand
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 | 3 – 10
|
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 9
|
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Dahlia Great Plant Combination Ideas with Pennisetum - Fountain Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage Great Plant Combination Ideas with Zinnia
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Salvia farinacea 'Evolution' (Mealy Cup Sage)
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