Plants to be used
- Verbascum densiflorum “Cotswold Queen”;
- Aquilegia vulgaris “Nora Barlow”;
- Salvia nemorosa “Ostfriesland”;
- Astrantia major;
- Gravilat Chile – Geum x chiloense “Mrs.J.Bradshaw”;
- Mild cuff – Alchemilla mollis;
- Allium hollandicum “Purple Sensation” Onion;
- Paeonia lactiflora “Lottie Dawson Rea”;
- Iris hybrid – Iris x hybrida “Sapphire Gem”;
- Iris x hybrida “Deep Black”;
- Fcstuca mairei; Fescue mairei.
This flower bed reaches its decorative peak in midsummer. Thyme, planted as a groundcover, will give it a special fragrance and a garden figurine will add a unique charm.
The flower bed requires well-lit areas and nutritious soil.
Diagram of a flower bed
Planting scheme
Flower bed plan
Plants used
- Phlox paniculata;
- Willow’s broom – Lythrum salicaria;
- Hybrid Hosta – Hosta x hybrida;
- Cosmos bipinnatus;
- Astilbe Arendsii;
- Astilbe thunbergii “Professor van derWielen”;
- Aquilegia hybrid – Aquilegia x hybrida;
- Physalis franchetii;
- Gypsophila repens;
- Geranium blood-red – Geranium sanguineum;
- Ajuga reptans “Atropurpurea”;
- Spiraea japonica; Spiraea japonica.
This study on perennials for sunny locations sounds fascinating! I’m curious to know if the symphony of colors mentioned includes a wide range of shades or if it’s focused on particular color themes. Additionally, I’d love to learn more about the specific types of perennials discussed in the study. Do they bloom all year round or do they have specific flowering seasons? Are there any particular care tips or maintenance requirements? Overall, I’m eager to delve deeper into this study and explore how I can enhance my sunny garden with these vibrant perennials.