To gardener , springis the signal of something freehanded to occur . It kicks off our time of year . For the next several months we will primp and preen our beds to maximize their beauty and relish their good feeling . But as all our plants start waking up inApriland earlyMay , it can be hard to really focus on the “ aim ” element . Many of us are often just happy to seeanysigns of lifetime , never bear in mind if those newly emerging plants take care good together . That ’s why today we ’re focusing onplant combinations(of two , three , or perhaps even four ) that look unbelievable in spring when grouped together . There ’s a mixture ofannuals , perennials , and even a few shrub in this regalia . But when they are massed in closemouthed propinquity , the effect is just as stunning as your prime - season pairings . Many of you asked us to broach planting innovation in an episode , so here we are , answering your call !
Expert guest : Matt Mattusis aregional newsman for FineGardening.com . The author of two gardening Holy Scripture , he garden in Worcester , Massachusetts .
Danielle’s Combos
Combo 1
‘ Mango Charm ’ tulip ( Tulipa‘Mango good luck charm ’ , Zones 3–7 )
‘ Peach Flambe ’ heuchera ( Heuchera‘Peach Flambe ’ , Zones 4–9 )
‘ Peach Melba ’ tusk reddish blue ( Violacornuta‘Peach Melba ’ , Zones 6–9 )
Combo 2
Lady ’s mantle ( Alchemillamollis , Zones 3–8 )
Fingerleaf rodgersia ( Rodgersiaaesculifolia , Zones 5–7 )
‘ Halcyon ’ hosta ( Hosta‘Halcyon ’ , Zones 5–9 )
‘ Nelly Moser ’ clematis ( Clematis‘Nelly Moser ’ , Zones 4–9 )
Carol’s Combos
Foamflower ( Tiarellacordifolia , Zones 3–8 )
fitful fern ( Osmundaclaytoniana , Zones 3–8 )
‘ Toffee Tart ’ genus Heuchera ( Heuchera‘Toffee Tart ’ , Zones 4–9 )
‘ Palace Purple ’ genus Heuchera ( Heuchera‘Palace Purple ’ , Zones 4–9 )
Japanese paint fern ( Athyriumniponicum , Zones 5–8 )
‘ October Moon ’ Japanese shrub mint ( Leucosceptrum stellipilum‘October Moon ’ , Zones 5–8 )
‘ May breeze ’ woodland phlox ( Phloxdivaricata‘May Breeze ’ , Zones 4–8 )
‘ Wanda ’ primrose ( Primula‘Wanda ’ , Zones 3–9 )
creep mazus ( Mazusreptans , zone 5–8 )
‘ Ogon ’ grassy - leaved mellisonant flag ( Acorusgramineus‘Ogon ’ , Zones 5–9 )
Siberian cranesbill ( Geraniumwlassovianum , Zones 5–8 )
Expert’s Combos
Melancholy toadflax or fairy lights ( Linaria tristis , Zones 4–8 )
‘ Café au Lait ’ paint clapper ( Salpiglossis‘Café au Lait ’ , annual )
Poached eggs flora ( Limnanthes douglasii , annual )
Early spring combo: ‘Mango Charm’ tulip, ‘Peach Flambe’ heuchera, ‘Peach Melba’ horned violet
‘ Penny Black ’ babe blue eyes ( Nemophilamenziesii‘Penny Black ’ , annual )
‘ Jelly Bean Fiesta Marigold ’ monkey flower ( Mimulus‘Jelly Bean Fiesta Marigold ’ , yearly )
Assorted pansies in browns , reds , rust fungus ( Viola×wittrockianaand cvs . , Zones 5–9 )
Early spring combo: ‘Mango Charm’ tulip, ‘Peach Flambe’ heuchera, ‘Peach Melba’ horned violet
Desert Bell ( Phacelia campanularia , Zones 5–10 )
Belarina ® Series primroses ( Primulacv . , Zones 4–8 )
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Late spring combo: ‘Nelly Moser’ clematis, fingerleaf rodgersia, lady’s mantle, ‘Halcyon’ hosta
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Designed by Jerry Fritz for Linden Hill Gardens: ‘May breeze’ woodland phlox, ‘Wanda’ primrose, creeping mazus, ‘Ogon’ grassy-leaved sweet flag, Siberian cranesbill. For more spring combos from Linden Hill, check out this article from issue #193:Spring Into Summer.
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Assorted brown-colored annuals in terra-cotta pots.Photo: Matt Mattus
Melancholy toadflax or fairy lights.Photo: Matt Mattus
‘Café au Lait’ painted tongue.Photo: Matt Mattus
Poached egg plant.Photo: Matt Mattus
‘Penny Black’ baby blue eyes.Photo: Matt Mattus
‘Jelly Bean Fiesta Marigold’ monkey flower.Photo: Matt Mattus
Assorted pansies in browns, reds, rusts.Photo: Matt Mattus
Desert bells.Photo: Matt Mattus
Belarina®Series primroses.Photo: Matt Mattus
