Perennial Combinations, Shrub Borders, Plant Combinations, Flower beds Ideas, Summer Garden Ideas, Fall Garden Ideas
Get inspired by this colorful garden idea noted for its long season of interest and attractive mix of shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses. Blooming for weeks from early summer to fall, the popular Knock Out Rose is beautifully combined with the showy scarlet flowers and dark foliage of ‘Hibiscus Midnight Marvel’ (Rose Mallow).
This ravishing ensemble is framed by the pink and white blooms of Hydrangea paniculata Sunday Fraise and Limelight, the architectural Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ (Switch Grass) and the striking Cotinus coggyria ‘Royal Purple (Smoke Bush).
One of the most brilliant Japanese Maples for fall color, Acer x freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’ (Freeman Maple) adds a spectacular touch to the garden.
An excellent garden idea for the sunny landscape. Easy to grow, most plants are drought tolerant, attract butterflies and hummingbirds, are deer and rabbit resistant and recipients of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Enjoy!
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
3 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel' (Rose Mallow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Hydrangea paniculata Sundae Fraise | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Rosa Knock Out® (Shrub Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' (Switch Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' (Freeman Maple) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' (Smokebush) | 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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