A Stunning Perennial Planting Idea with Oriental Poppies, Irises, Alliums and Sage
Perennial Combinations, Plant Combinations, Border Planting Ideas, Spring Borders, Summer Borders
Create stunning, easy care and long-lasting border combinations for your late spring to mid summer garden, intermixing the spectacular flowers of Oriental Poppies (Papaver orientale) with the rich, cool purple flower spikes of Sage and the highly architectural Ornamental Onions (Alliums). Complement this planting with a few elegant Bearded Irises (Iris germanica) whose delicate airs will capture attention and spike the texture of this mixed border.
Most plants won prestigious awards, are drought tolerant and ignored by hungry deer and rabbits. Enjoy!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
5 – 8
|
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Heat Zones | 5
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Allium Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Germanica - Bearded Irises Great Plant Combination Ideas with Papaver - Poppies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sages
GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski
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
– 8
|
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage , Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Allium Great Plant Combination Ideas with Iris Germanica - Bearded Irises Great Plant Combination Ideas with Papaver - Poppies Great Plant Combination Ideas with Salvia - Sages
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Papaver orientale 'Raspberry Queen' (Oriental Poppy)
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Allium 'Globemaster' (Ornamental Onion)
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Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Sage)
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Iris 'Venita Faye' (Bearded Iris)
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