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Companion Plants
Use ‘Carpet of Snow’ as a neutral base to ground virtually any colour scheme, including this bold combination:
Annual. A waterfall of cascading, coral pink tassel flowers that will draw delighted whispers throughout summer and fall. The plants are heat tolerant, huge, and require little maintenance. Bright green leaves are also edible. Plant in tall pots so the long tassels can spill over the sides. Arching branches can also be used for cut flower arrangements. Although drought tolerant once established, regular watering will produce more flowers and induce faster growth. Plants will tolerate any soil type, provided there is good drainage.
Location: Rear border, Container, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: July to October
Height: 3-5’
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Annual. Masses of hot pink flowers with deep rose eyes. ‘Easy Wave’ petunias are vigorous, self-cleaning, and long-blooming, with a high production of 2.25” flowers all season.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8-12”, spreading to 2.5-3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. A light pink variety with glowing, golden-peach centers. These 1.5-2.5” flowers will provide a burst of late season colour, both in the garden and in the vase. Vigorous plants are densely branched, providing an abundance of blooms. Plant in average to rich soil, and fertilize monthly for largest blooms
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: August to October
Height: 32-36”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. A charming burst of bright, sapphire blue flowers with white eyes will provide the finishing touch to window boxes and planters.
Lobelia are vigorous plants that flower heavily all season. Their delicate blooms cascade beautifully over the edge of hanging baskets and containers, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Self-cleaning, and low maintenance, lobelia are very easy to grow. Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize containers every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6”, spreading to 12”
Plant Spacing: 6”