Gardening Update: My Selection of 5 Investment Plants for Autumn Purchases - Revealing What Wasleft Out
Gardener Prepares 'Hero Bed' for Winter Colour and Year-round Beauty
As the autumn leaves begin to fall, the gardener is gearing up for the most important season in the gardening calendar. This year, the focus is on creating an enduringly professional look with colour all year round, particularly in the 'hero bed' near the new patio.
One plant the gardener is shopping for is Viburnum 'bodnantense dawn', a pinnacle plant for winter colour and scent. This shrub produces clusters of tiny dark and powder pink flowers in winter, which carry a delicious fragrance. Viburnum 'bodnantense dawn' is best for part sun-part shade positions and well-drained, moist soil, making it an ideal addition to the 'hero bed'. The plant is hardy in zones 4-8.
In addition to Viburnum 'bodnantense dawn', the gardener is also investing in perennial plants. Astrantia major, with its suitability for shady areas, moist soils, and easy propagation, is a perfect choice. The gardener plans to plant Astrantia major 'sparkling stars', an elegant white variety, in the fall. This will allow time for the plants to establish before spring arrives.
Gaura lindheimeri 'sparkle white' is another plant the gardener is keen on. This plant produces small white flowers on tall, arching stems from early summer through fall, making it a great choice for adding colour to the garden late into the year. Gaura lindheimeri 'sparkle white' is best for drought-prone soil and pollinators, and is hardy in zones 5-9.
For those who prefer hardy annuals, these can be sown during fall and new plants can be bedded in for root establishment before spring. Verbena bonariensis, suitable for drought-prone areas and self-seeding, is a great option.
Lastly, US garden owners investing in Ceanothus this fall are typically those in regions with mild climates who value drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plants that provide year-round greenery and attractive blue flowers. Other similar winter-flowering viburnums include Viburnum carlesii and viburnum tinus.
With these plants in the 'hero bed', the gardener is sure to create a stunning display that will last all year round.
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