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Spectacular Plant Combinations
As the saying goes, 'Here's one I planted
earlier'!
Sometimes plant combinations
can take you by surprise, providing a better show than you ever thought
possible. It's great when that happens and you feel so proud of
bringing to life this beautiful creation.
This is what happened with my
steep-sided, rockery slope that drops to a sunken seating
area. There are several levels here, with the higher level patio
just showing on the left, and on the right is a waterfall with stream.
Let's have a look...
Here are the main plant combinations I used for this beautiful display:
Diascia:
Stunning deep pink, delicate flowers. Surprisingly extremely
hardy, as these plants are usually sold for annual summer
bedding. They are strikingly beautiful cascading over hanging
baskets, borders and pots, and will give good coverage. They will
come up the next year, if undisturbed, which is definitely an added
bonus!
Two have been planted to draw the eye along the border. This is a
good idea to use in planting schemes to bring cohesion to the whole.
Verbena:
This one is the perennial variety, rather than the annual used for
hanging baskets. Although they are very similar, the perennial
ones have slightly larger flowers and are more robust.
Even though they are perennial - meaning they die back after the first
frost and come back next year - they are, in fact, only frost hardy and
need a sheltered position to survive the winter. But what a show
with their gorgeous deep violet colour!
Penstemon:
This is the heavenly blue variety, and it is just that!
Bluey-pink spires contrast beautifully with the other stronger
colours. Again, planting has been repeated.
Phuopsis:
You either love it or you hate it! - the smell, that is. I
planted this particularly for the musky, mediterranean fragrance -
Mmmm..
It has pink globes of flowers that trail and fall over paths and beds.
Caryopteris: See it here.
You can tell it is late in the season because the caryopteris is in
flower. Its blooms are a fantastic deep feathery blue. Just
stunning!
Sidalcea:
Tall pale pink spikes blend beautifully with the purple, deep pink and
blue. It is just out of the picture - oops! - but you can see it here.
So, there we have it - a ready made planting plan. I hope you are
inspired to create your own beautiful border!
Do you have a great idea for plant combinations? If you would
like to share them, simply fill in the form below.
Of course, it is always better to see a picture, so when you receive
the 'Thank You' email, just attach the picture to the return email.
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