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Orange

Wrigs21Wrigs21 Posts: 194
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Hi guys 

So my perennial and grass area has started to flower but I’m a bit purple heavy. Got a couple of Kniphofia’s and some helenium that add a good burst or orange into the mix but flower later. 

Any ideas of some earlier flowering, orange, drought tolerant perennials that might do the job? South West facing on a hill with clay soil. 

(Appreciate orange divides the room by I think looks great with green and purple)

Anyone had any joy with foxtail Lily’s? 

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Eremurus flowers didn't last very long for me, even though I have the light sandy soil that they're supposed to need. Geums are longer-lasting. G. "Totally Tangerine" is a nice soft orange that would look good with purple.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    The basic Hemerocallis (Day Lily ) are a fairly strong orange and will more than survive in the site you describe.
  • Wrigs21Wrigs21 Posts: 194
    Thanks both. Yes have some day lily’s elsewhere but seem to grow quite sizeable, it’s a touch of a jungle down there already! Might go for some more Geums 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    I would go for G Totally Tangerine too. It flowers for a very long time if deadheaded. If you type in 'Deadheading geum' at the top you will see how as it is easy to cut the next flower off by mistake.

    I also have a poppy rupifragagum has been in flower for weeks picks up the orange furture along the border of the geum. Orange with dark purples such as Salvia Caradonna also lovely with a splash of lemon such as Phlomis Russeliana.

    There are also the burnt orange Heucheras, Orange Erysium Apricot Twist, foxgloves Sutton's Apricot, Helianthemum Ben Mohr but may depend on just how heavy your soil is for some of these.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • Wrigs21Wrigs21 Posts: 194
    Ah thanks for the tip. I have Geum TT in the top bead and it’s starting to give up so will cut carefully! 
  • daisymdaisym Posts: 108
    I planted Erysimum 'Apricot Twist' about six weeks ago. It has been covered in flowers since then and has formed quite a bushy plant. Although we have had a lot of rain, it is sheltered by a wall and the house wall, a fairly dry area.
    East Dunbartonshire
  • UffUff Posts: 3,199
    I have apricot twist and apricot delight Erysimums in my different purples/ orange/ pink/pale blues in my bed and have just planted some orange calendula (pot marigold) to extend the flowering until late autumn. Lovely, vibrant colours that go well together. 
    SW SCOTLAND but born in Derbyshire
  • Wrigs21Wrigs21 Posts: 194
    Any idea how they may fair in clay soil?
  • daisymdaisym Posts: 108
    edited June 2022
    My soil is heavy clay but I added multipurpose compost along with a small amount of gritty sharp sand to the planting area just prior to planting. I do that for most of my planting and it seems to work well.
    Apologies. It is Apricot Delight - I have just checked the label!
    East Dunbartonshire
  • Wrigs21Wrigs21 Posts: 194
    So gone for Asclepias Tuberosa to solve my orange Problem although might need to wait until next year, fingers crossed.


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