A Steep Hillside Is Turned Into A Lush Landscape
Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders, Fall Borders
Using a fairly basic Mediterranean plant palette, this steep hillside has been turned into a lush landscape that is also easy to care for! When in full bloom, this hillside burst with colors: the cool blue and purple tones of Sage, Lavender, Catmint or Pride of Madeira contrast with the warm golden shades of the English Rose or the tangerine hues of Cape Fuchsias and pomegranate. Adding their sculptural look, the ornamental grasses add an airy feel to the whole scenery with their leaves, whispering in the breeze. A fabulous way of softening the edges of the stone staircase!
Most plants selected by Derviss Design are drought tolerant, water-wise or deer resistant.
Garden Information
Hardiness |
8 – 9
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Climate Zones | 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Nepeta - Catmint Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage
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 | 8 – 9
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Climate Zones | 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Lavandula - Lavender Great Plant Combination Ideas with Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Nepeta - Catmint Great Plant Combination Ideas with Rosa - Roses Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sage
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Salvia leucantha (Mexican Bush Sage)
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Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' (Lavender)
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Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' (Cape Fuchsia)
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' (Chinese Silver Grass)
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Rosa Graham Thomas (English Rose)
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Echium candicans (Pride of Madeira)
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Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant)
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Nepeta racemosa 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint)
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Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican Daisy)
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