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July 29, 2010

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Just Around the Corner
easy-care perennials for a corner planting
 
This garden, designed as a corner planting, uses durable, easy-to-grow perennials that, once established, will give years of pleasure with little care. Some, such as Achillea 'Ballerina', will spread gradually, while others, such as the Grasses, will maintain a slowly enlarging clump for many years. This combination suggests the use of only one woody plant, the Yew, to contrast with the ornamental Grasses. The perennials will be at their best in full sun. While most will endure light shade, they will become more leggy and less showy as the amount of shade increases. And these plants require good drainage; if the soil remains wet for long periods of time, they will not last long. If you're a busy person who enjoys flowering perennials and may have limited space, this is the garden for you. So plant it, then sit back and relax as you watch your garden grow.
a. Achillea 'Ballerina'
Height 24", Spacing 18-24".
h. Panicum 'Trailblazer'
Height 4-5', Spacing 24-36".
b. Aster 'Newton Pink'
Height 12-15", Spacing 12-15".
i. Scabiosa 'Pink Mist'
Height 12", Spacing 12-15".
c. Aster 'Wood's Pink
Height 8-12", Spacing 12-15".
j. Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Height 3-4", Spacing 12-18".
d. Carex 'Bronze'
Height 12", Spacing 15-18".
k. Tradescantia 'Red Cloud'
Height 24", Spacing 18-24".
e. Euphorbia 'Chameleon'
Height 12-18", Spacing 15-18".
l. Verbascum 'Flush of White'
Height 24", Spacing 12-18".
f. Koeleria glauca
Height 16", Spacing 10-15".
m. Veronica 'Alba'
Height 8", Spacing 10-15".
g. Miscanthus 'Gracillimus'
Height 5-7', Spacing 36-48".
n. Veronica 'Goodness Grows'
Height 10-12", Spacing 12-18".
This garden includes 35 plants of 14 cultivars. Substitutions of similar plants may be made if some varieties are not available.
 
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helpful hints
  • Planting around the sunny side of a mature evergreen tree provides an attractive background for Just Around the Corner.
  • The corner of the deck or a bend in the sidewalk is a perfect location for this collection.
  • Plant a couple of Yews or other evergreens of your choice to provide varying texture and winter interest.
  • Anytime you plant an area of garden next to your foundation, be sure to provide adequate drainage to prevent water damage from irrigation.
Credits: Etera Perennial Guide, Vol. 1, 1999
 

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