If it's just to plug gaps between plants like Nepeta, Geum and Astrantias which will quickly bulk up with lots of foliage after cutting back, I think smaller plants like Nemesias and Diascias make good container/hanging basket plants as well as border plants. Most garden centres should have decent size plants ready to plant out now.
Sedums are also good plants that have a long season of interest and some have lovely dark foliage to create colour contrasts lasting right into winter time, and unlikely to die due to a 6 day holiday break.
If it's just to plug gaps between plants like Nepeta, Geum and Astrantias which will quickly bulk up with lots of foliage after cutting back, I think smaller plants like Nemesias and Diascias make good container/hanging basket plants as well as border plants. Most garden centres should have decent size plants ready to plant out now.
Sedums are also good plants that have a long season of interest and some have lovely dark foliage to create colour contrasts lasting right into winter time, and unlikely to die due to a 6 day holiday break.
Thank you Borderline. I already have lots of sedum but I think nemesia would work as fillers. I did see some nemesia at the GC yesterday as ‘Manager’s Special offer’ .... will pop back today! 😬
I suddenly remembered that I pass a nice stand of Aconitum when I'm out and about. It's flowering just now, although it may be later here than in other areas. Not something I grow myself, but could be another good vertical for you @Allyblueeyes. I think there are paler blue varieties too - most of them are a stronger colour.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I don't know if you already do this but, it can be useful to take photos regularly through the year. It highlights any gaps, timewise, in the planting, especially if you want a border to look good for a long period. You can then hunt down plants that will suit long term, if you don't want to keep sowing/planting annuals. A few evergreens are also useful in a border that's visible over winter. Hebes, for example, would be ideal there, and don't need a lot of attention.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I don't know if you already do this but, it can be useful to take photos regularly through the year. It highlights any gaps, timewise, in the planting, especially if you want a border to look good for a long period. You can then hunt down plants that will suit long term, if you don't want to keep sowing/planting annuals. A few evergreens are also useful in a border that's visible over winter. Hebes, for example, would be ideal there, and don't need a lot of attention.
I do take photos Fairygirl but very intermittently. Perhaps I’ll take them more often ... makes good sense. I do love a Hebe and I know the bees love the ones at my parents. Good advice ... thank you 😊
You're welcome @Allyblueeyes. There are plenty of other evergreens too - hebes always jump into my head because they're pretty straightforward and easily obtainable. I used to have a Convolvulous cneorum in a previous garden [before I learned that they don't like our climate up here!] and that could be a nice statement evergreen plant near the front of the border. White flowered, beautiful silvery folaige, so would work with everything else you have too.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
You're welcome @Allyblueeyes. There are plenty of other evergreens too - hebes always jump into my head because they're pretty straightforward and easily obtainable. I used to have a Convolvulous cneorum in a previous garden [before I learned that they don't like our climate up here!] and that could be a nice statement evergreen plant near the front of the border. White flowered, beautiful silvery folaige, so would work with everything else you have too.
Fairygirl, I’ve just googled them - they’re beautiful and they look absolutely perfect. Gardening Express have them on special offer so I’ll get ordering. Thank you 😊
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Sedums are also good plants that have a long season of interest and some have lovely dark foliage to create colour contrasts lasting right into winter time, and unlikely to die due to a 6 day holiday break.
Not something I grow myself, but could be another good vertical for you @Allyblueeyes. I think there are paler blue varieties too - most of them are a stronger colour.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
There's me thinking I'd had a brainwave.....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I don't know if you already do this but, it can be useful to take photos regularly through the year. It highlights any gaps, timewise, in the planting, especially if you want a border to look good for a long period. You can then hunt down plants that will suit long term, if you don't want to keep sowing/planting annuals.
A few evergreens are also useful in a border that's visible over winter. Hebes, for example, would be ideal there, and don't need a lot of attention.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
There are plenty of other evergreens too - hebes always jump into my head because they're pretty straightforward and easily obtainable.
I used to have a Convolvulous cneorum in a previous garden [before I learned that they don't like our climate up here!] and that could be a nice statement evergreen plant near the front of the border. White flowered, beautiful silvery folaige, so would work with everything else you have too.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...