I'd agree about the Knips - but if you have them in the middle - ish of the bed, they'll have other planting to hide the foliage. Jap anems in white would also work, and extend the season a bit.
Don't discount having a really smart, contemporary obelisk somewhere in the bed either. You could have a perennial climber on it, or annuals like sweet peas. Or both, if you picked one of the smaller, early clematis. In winter, it performs a good job as a feature in it's own right.
Remember to account for eventual heights too. The shrubs/evergreens take a while to get to maturity, so you might need a few annual additions etc, but I expect you know that!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
ok, the colour scheme may have changed a bit, I've been shopping.
Dafodils, bought yesterday, left at mums. Alliums today - nigrum, Mount Everest, nectarscordum (looked nice!).
Also got blue grass and a blue ball conifer junipers thingy. So it's a start. Oh, not all blue also a bright green here prostrate! It's turning into a rockery!
Loving this thread. I'm going to be cheeky and ride on your tails MrsGarden. Lots of plants to go away and look up. I'm planning a white and green scheme. when I build up my knowledge, find out what my soil is and give it some tlc. Fairygirl, would you be wiling to post more photos of your garden - it sounds gorgeous.
You're welcome to ride along with me montyfangirl! Sorry it's turned a bit White and grey with bits of green and blue, probably be throwing some orange and pink (yuk) in there soon if I don't behave myself.
Pictures of fairs gatdren, yes please, it's perfect!
continuing with the blue / grey foliage theme...what do you think about a standard olive at the other end? I've read they are hardy, full sun should be good too, but a bit exposed to wind maybe? Other ideas were standard lavender, but these don't seem to be very high, or a tall thin (Tuscan?) conifer?
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I'd agree about the Knips - but if you have them in the middle - ish of the bed, they'll have other planting to hide the foliage. Jap anems in white would also work, and extend the season a bit.
Don't discount having a really smart, contemporary obelisk somewhere in the bed either. You could have a perennial climber on it, or annuals like sweet peas. Or both, if you picked one of the smaller, early clematis. In winter, it performs a good job as a feature in it's own right.
Remember to account for eventual heights too. The shrubs/evergreens take a while to get to maturity, so you might need a few annual additions etc, but I expect you know that!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
ok, the colour scheme may have changed a bit, I've been shopping.
Dafodils, bought yesterday, left at mums. Alliums today - nigrum, Mount Everest, nectarscordum (looked nice!).
Also got blue grass and a blue ball conifer junipers thingy. So it's a start. Oh, not all blue also a bright green here prostrate! It's turning into a rockery!
OH also brought washing in from the rain, result!
Loving this thread. I'm going to be cheeky and ride on your tails MrsGarden. Lots of plants to go away and look up. I'm planning a white and green scheme. when I build up my knowledge, find out what my soil is and give it some tlc. Fairygirl, would you be wiling to post more photos of your garden - it sounds gorgeous.
You're welcome to ride along with me montyfangirl! Sorry it's turned a bit White and grey with bits of green and blue, probably be throwing some orange and pink (yuk) in there soon if I don't behave myself.
Pictures of fairs gatdren, yes please, it's perfect!
I like them with the blue planter.
continuing with the blue / grey foliage theme...what do you think about a standard olive at the other end? I've read they are hardy, full sun should be good too, but a bit exposed to wind maybe? Other ideas were standard lavender, but these don't seem to be very high, or a tall thin (Tuscan?) conifer?