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In the Pink a garden to charm all summer long
Single-color gardens have always been popular and are fairly easy to achieve within any color range. This garden features flowers ranging from light pink to dark pink, and rose pink to purplish pink and even lavender. Along with red, pink is also attractive to hummingbirds so you'll be sure to attract any that may be in the area. And the Buddleias will ensure the presence of butterflies. Several flowers in this garden, such as the Scabiosa 'Pink Mist', are well-suited for use in indoor arrangements. With this garden, you will have a profusion of pink from the time the Geraniums bloom in spring until the Japanese Anemones and Asters conclude the main color of the garden in the fall.
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a. Anemone hupehensis var. japonica
Height 24-36", Spacing 18-24". |
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j. Malva alcea var. fastigiata
Height 36-48", Spacing 18-24". |
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b. Aster 'Alma Potschke'
Height 48", Spacing 18-24". |
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k. Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'
Height 36-48", Spacing 18-24". |
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c. Aster 'Wood's Pink'
Height 8-12", Spacing 12-15". |
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l. Nepeta 'Dawn to Dusk'
Height 18-24", Spacing 15-18". |
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d. Astilbe 'Ostrich Plume'
Height 36", Spacing 18-24". |
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m. Penstemon 'Elfin Pink'
Height 12", Spacing 12-15". |
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e. Buddleia 'Pink Delight'
Height 6-7', Spacing 6-8'. |
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n. Phlox 'Bright Eyes'
Height 36", Spacing 18-24". |
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f. Digitalis mertonensis
Height 36-48", Spacing 12-18". |
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o. Physostegia 'Pink Boquet'
Height 24-36", Spacing 18-24". |
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g. Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink'
Height 36-48", Spacing 18-24". |
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p. Scabiosa 'Pink Mist'
Height 12", Spacing 12-15". |
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h. Geranium 'Max Frei'
Height 8-10", Spacing 12-18". |
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q. Veronica 'Rose Shades'
Height 24-30", Spacing 18-24". |
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i. Helianthemum 'Wisley Pink'
Height 12", Spacing 18-24". |
| This garden includes 39 plants of 17 cultivars. Substitutions of similar plants may be made if some varieties are not available. |
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helpful hints
- Plant pink-flowering, fragrant hummingbird shrubs such as Lilacs, Weigela, and Rhododendrons to add winter interest.
- Hand-collect the seeds of the Foxglove for planting into next year's garden. Plant the Digitalis in partial shade and keep it well watered.
- Add Groundcover Roses, such as Carefree Delight, to add more dimension and texture to your pastel landscape.
Credits: Etera Perennial Guide, Vol. 1, 1999
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