Classic cottage moody combination
Crocus border combinations
A gorgeous confection of purple-blue and amber-coloured summer flowering perennials, punctuated with a pop of pink in late summer. Orange-tinted, purple lupins blend seamlessly with tangerine-coloured geums. Violet-blue spires with delicate hints of pink make this dreamy RHS Chelsea Flower show-inspired Classic Cottage Moody Collection a perfect choice for a terrific display.
Planting tips:
Prepare the bed well by digging in lots of composted organic matter before you plant. Where possible, plant in odd numbers, and cluster them together to give impact. Multiples of 3 work really well set out in irregular triangles for an organic feel, while larger numbers can be planted in mercurial clusters or drifts.
In bigger gardens, try to repeat your clusters through the border to create a sense of rhythm and cohesion. Also, when setting your plants out, check their eventual spread and make sure they’ve enough space to fill out. After planting, keep plants well watered for their first year, particularly during warmer weather, and feed them with a good, general purpose fertiliser through the growing season.
In bigger gardens, try to repeat your clusters through the border to create a sense of rhythm and cohesion. Also, when setting your plants out, check their eventual spread and make sure they’ve enough space to fill out. After planting, keep plants well watered for their first year, particularly during warmer weather, and feed them with a good, general purpose fertiliser through the growing season.
What's included:
Each combination contains the following plants. They are all supplied in 9cm nursery pots:
- Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum': Spectacular, deep crimson thistles appear on erect stems in July and August above spiny, dark green leaves. This handsome, towering thistle is a valuable addition to a summer garden and looks equally at home in a wildflower meadow, beside water or in groups among other perennials. Although it will tolerate dry conditions and partial shade, it does best in a moist, sunny border. Grows to 1.2m.
- Geum 'Totally Tangerine' (PBR): This adaptable perennial is a sterile cultivar, so it will produce an abundance of apricot-orange flowers over a prolonged period throughout summer and into autumn. These are held on leafy stems that form an attractive clump of divided, toothed and scalloped foliage. It's perfect for adding bright splashes of colour towards the front of a sunny border. Grows to 90cm.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna': Above the compact mound of aromatic, grey-green foliage, purple-black stems arise from early summer bearing rich, violet-blue flowers. A vibrant and long-flowering addition to the border, they look spectacular when planted with rich plums and pinks as well as smokey purples. Grows to 50cm.
- Lupinus 'Masterpiece' (PBR): Stunning purple flowers that are orange flecked appear from early summer. This is a new variety and the fabulous colour looks great planted with blue and pink flowering plants. Great for the middle or back of a garden border, or can be planted up for pots on the patio. Remember to deadhead after flowering and protect against frost damage by covering the crown of the plant. Grows to 90cm.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
4 plants | 1 of each
was £46.96
now £37.62
£9.41 each
available to order from autumn
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