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Jewell garden - suggestions

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  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 23,977

    There are lots of jewel-like dahlias. What about zinnias?

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 23,977

    I thought they were too short! And they prefer some shade!

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 23,977

    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6b25LAq89dY/T0zD3drGrqI/AAAAAAAAAQU/jdknyMx1eZ0/s1600/Knautia+macedonica+Mars+Midget.jpg

     

    Just thought of something else having looked at the A - Z thread. Would Knautia Macedonica be any good or is it too bushy. Very easy to grow.

     

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • Matty2Matty2 Posts: 4,817

    Thanks - I thought knautia but I think it's a bit floppy. Already over run with Carex so don't need more grass

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     Here are a couple of pictures. The biggest space is now behind the largest Salvia so it needs to be above it. A 'Full stop' is the best way I can describe what I need. Alliums are lovely but it needs to counteract the deep salvia but stand up in it's own right.

    It is a lot less interesting now.

  • Matty2Matty2 Posts: 4,817

    Thank you all for your suggestions. I have noted them down and will now start the search.

    to see which fits the best

  • Matty2Matty2 Posts: 4,817

    Hi again

    Looked at that Dahlia Honka - quirky so have ordered some - it's not too late is it - Also ordered a coreopsis 'Limerick dream' for behind the larger salvia.

    The tall effect should be from my struggling  Dierama 'Blackbird', Verdun, to drape itself over the fountain/bird bath

    Today i have BFB and composted them image

  • chickychicky Posts: 10,407

    Matty - looking forward to the photos later in the year to see how it turned out image

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