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PERENNIAL GARDEN DESIGN
More Changes In Design Style
While the basic elements of perennial garden design are immutable, new emphases have emerged. For example, in many instances, gardening spaces have shrunk. Therefore, more emphasis is placed on creating multi-season interest in the same space.
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BULBS continued on page 10
It is relatively easy to plant bulbs between existing perennials and ornamental grasses.
In spring, Arabis caucasica displays its very short white blossoms in mid-April but is greatly enhanced if you add blue and/or yellow to the composition with Anemone blanda and Narcissus (photo, above).
In early summer, Lilies and Alliums add height and color to the allure of perennials and roses (photo, right).
I love the look of surprise in late September when visitors see Colchicum autumnale blooming in Oenothera berlandiera ‘Siskiyou Pink’. That Oenothera rarely blooms so late and is never that large.
