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Post by braided-rug on Sept 20, 2006 13:48:32 GMT 10
While I was out on Sunday I saw a combination that I might try. It was a taller lamb's ears and some pinky daffodils.
Some gardening magazines have the combinations generously shared by some expert gardeners.
Please add any you have found to look nice.
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Post by braided-rug on Sept 20, 2006 13:58:37 GMT 10
I found a couple of links with ideas. forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/favorite/msg0221104112773.html?6" Attractive combinations
with foliage perennials Strap-like leaves look good when contrasted with big bold leaves. Try combining the strap-like leaves of daylilies or Siberian irises with bold, heart-shaped leaves of foliage perennials such as hosta or the rounded, lobed leaves of hardy geraniums. Similarly, the leaf contrast between peonies and bearded irises and their overlapping bloom times make for a lovely combination. Contrast a simple bold leaf shape with lacy compound leaves. Try foliage perennials Hosta or Bergenia with Astilbe or ferns. Plant in groups for best effect. A generous drift of five Astilbes or ferns will have more impact next to one large specimen hosta than just one or two plants. Use other types of plants with foliage perennials and flowers to fill out garden beds Ornamental grasses, deciduous and evergreen shrubs, broadleaf evergreens (holly, boxwood, euonymus) also provide interest in winter when perennials are dormant." From: www.flower-gardening-made-easy.com/foliageperennials.htmlLovely picture on that site. |
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Post by braided-rug on Nov 6, 2006 20:15:20 GMT 10
Not sure how stunning it is, but I saw an Edna Walling garden near Mansfield in a magazine, with an iris I think like mine, with a Spanish lavender next to it. The iris was dark and light purple with brown bits. I thought I could try it out and see how it goes.
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