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Plant Combinations

Plant Combination: Fragrant Aster (Aster oblongifolius) ‘October Skies’ and Ornamental Onion (Allium thunbergii)’ Ozawa’

Karen October 22, 2016 0 Comments

Asters are a traditional fall favorite but what about bulbs? We rarely think about fall blooming bulbs and, in truth, there are not a lot of them. This combination for…

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Plant Combination: Rose ‘Crepuscule’ and German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

Karen September 22, 2016 0 Comments

Growing herbs and roses together have a long tradition and this duo combines a lovely Noisette rose with the familiar herb, German chamomile known for the tranquilizing tea made with…

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Plant Combination: Canna ‘Australia’ and Coleus (Solenostemon scutellariodes) ‘Rustic Orange’

Karen August 18, 2016 0 Comments

You don’t have to wait until fall to wallow in the luscious black and copper colored combination. The tall canna ‘Australia’ provides deep burgundy black leaves that contrast with its…

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Plant Combination: Wallflower (Erysimum linifolium) ‘ Bowle’s Mauve’ and Marsh Spurge (Euphorbia palustris)

Karen July 28, 2016 0 Comments

Like chartreuse flowers? Try this marsh spurge paired with the deep lavender wall flower ‘Bowle’s Mauve’ for a spring combination in a sunny border. The marsh spurge does double duty…

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Plant Combination: Yellow Fumitory (Corydalis lutea) and Hosta ‘Autumn Frost’

Karen June 30, 2016 0 Comments

A shady location is the perfect place for this charming combination. Hosta ‘Autumn Frost’ emerges with its yellow variegated leaves in spring as fern-like leaves of yellow fumitory push through…

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Plant Combinations: Garden Phlox ‘Laura’ (Phlox paniculata ‘Laura’) and Rue (Ruta graveolens)

Karen June 9, 2016 0 Comments

The fine delicate foliage of the rue appears in the spring adding a lovely blue green color to the garden. It is followed later in the summer by the purple-blue…

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Plant Combination: Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ and Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)

Karen May 26, 2016 0 Comments

For a lovely contrast in color and texture, Nepeta ‘Walkers’ Low’ and pink evening primrose are a great choice for a late spring to early summer border. Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’…

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Plant Combination: Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientalis) ‘Turkenlouis’ and Hybrid Sage (Salvia x sylvestris) ‘May Night’

Karen April 14, 2016 0 Comments

Not for the timid, this bold combination is full of intense color and is sure to grab attention in late spring to early summer when it comes into bloom. The…

Plant Combinations

Plant Combination: Hosta’ Royal Standard’ and Purple Leaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum’Tamukeyama’

Karen October 8, 2015 0 Comments

This hosta and Japanese maple combination is lovely for a partially shady spot that depends upon foliage. It combines a contrast in color with a contrast in texture for a…

Plant Combinations

Plant Combination: Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) ‘Carmencita’ and Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia ‘Fiesta del Sol’)

Karen September 24, 2015 0 Comments

Either one of these annuals are exceptional plants in the garden but when used together they can are spectacular. The caster bean grows quickly into a tall shrub and forms…

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