Create an outstanding perennial border - how to choose and combine plants
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Published 2021-09-04
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00:00 Welcome
01:00 Growing dahlias - everything you need to know: • Growing dahlias - everything you need...
01:04 The dahlia on the left is 'Lovely Eyes Loulou'. Verbena bonariensis in the background
02:06 The grass in the background is Pennisetum. Centre: unknown echinacea seedling. Front: Eryngium agavefolium
02:16 Dahlia on left is 'Wishes & Dreams'. Centre edge of bed: Allium senescens 'Lisa Blue'
02:29 Echinacea and persicaria
02:48 Dahlia 'Lovely Eyes Loulou'
03:09 Think about the proportions of your perennial border, not just the size
03:40 Purple plant on left is Verbena officinalis 'Bampton'
04:16 Give your border a smart edge
04:40 How to choose plants
04:59 Plants clockwise from bottom left: Eryngium yuccifolium, Stipa 'Kleinfontain', Hylotelephium (formerly known as sedum) Matrona, with Verbena officinalis 'Bampton' on right
05:05 Start with your soil and climate - not just your gardening 'zone'
05:49 Eryngium yuccifolium
07:04 Potentilla 'Miss Wilmott'
07:27 Choose long flowering plants for the front edges
08:01 The big grass is Stipa giganteum 'Kleinfontain'
08:16 Hylotelephium (formerly known as sedum) 'Matrona'
08:54 Geranium 'Dilys'
09:05 Fill borders with plants to avoid bare earth - that helps keep weeds down
09:33 Edit your borders during the season, cutting back plants that are getting too dominant
10:26 When you buy plants think about what season they flower, how long they flower, their attraction to wildlife and winter interest as well as suitable for soil and climate
10:38 Verbena officinalis 'Bampton'
11:08 Contrast low rounded plants with upright shapes
11:42 Seedheads of Eryngium agavefolium
11:58 Use plants of different heights to create drama in your perennial border
12:26 Don't focus solely on flower colour, but on every aspect of the plant especially its foliage
13:15 Rule of thirds - plants look good around a third bigger than the plant near it
13:24 But grasses can be much bigger because they're transparent
13:50 Rule of thirds - don't plant more than one third of your plants as grasses in a border
14:50 Plants don't work well in a monoculture, fill a border with many different types
14:22 Plant shrubs, roses and long-lived evergreen perennials in the border first, then weave the annuals and short-lived perennials through them
14:34 How two expert gardeners disagree on a plant - I learned lots about placing plants from this!
14:50 Persicaria 'Indian Summer'
18:11 If a plant doesn't look right, it may look better with different plants next to it
18:38 Most perennials don't reach their full height and flowering potential until their third year
18:58 Ricinus 'New Zealand Purple'
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All Comments (21)
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The gardener said, "a place to escape and enjoy the world." I LOVE THAT!
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Of course I went directly to their argument about persicaria. A charming couple. I wish my spouse would've been an enthusiastic gardener as I am. I loved their conversation. Alexandra, your videos are treasures in many ways.
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I love how generous your videos are, both in length and knowledge. You give great people enough time to really explore ideas. Thank you!
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The persicaria needs a lime green near it, something tart to brighten up its sangria/berry fruit vibe. It has a lot of pinks and burgundies around it, they all could stand some contrast.
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The “argument “ about the persicaria was so sweet and void of nastiness. Really enjoyed it! Total respect for each others opinions .
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What a stunningly beautiful border & keep the persicaria it fits in so well
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I love how this video explores the wonders of nature and highlights the environmental issues we face! 👏🍀
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This was just too delightful, especially the argument at the end which was full of love and good humor.
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Keep the lovely Persicaria but add something to brighten the scheme 🇦🇺
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Persicaria should stay! Great video, Alexandria. We LOVE when you visit gardens!
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That couple is adorable. Their 'argument' made my day 🙂
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What a show! The Brits sure know how to create magnificent gardens. Greetings from Pennsylvania.
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Steve is delightful to listen to.
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What a cute couple! Even arguing over plants has a romantic element to it. Nice border! Typical gardeners challenge is “fitting” in the things they really would love to grow & experience with the micro climate, what is accessible to them and what’s already there. It’s like a puzzle we are all always trying to work out.
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Lovely border! I’m of the mind that each person is going g to find respite and beauty in different plant combinations. If it’s your own garden, you really shouldn’t have to see something you detest. Life is hard enough, without adding something that makes you unhappy 🙁
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What a treasure for me to find! Thank you for being here for us… ❣️
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Persicaria should stay!!! What fun that discussion was! Thank you, Alexandra, for this video. I put in a new border 2 yrs ago and every year I feel it needs reworking as I am not quite satisfied with it's look. Love your videos, as I always get great tips for my garden.
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The whole video was such a good segment and interview. You must go back at another time of year. Thank you!
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Alexandra, you are an absolute gem among youtube gardeners! A pleasure every week to learn from you, from your own personal experience, and from the many gifted gardeners you interview. Thank you for your excellent work.
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Such a cute couple. I say it should stay. Thanks Alexandra for showing us their beautiful border.
