I love the Echinops. I’ve thought about adding some sort of “globe” flower to my yard. Are they friendly border companions or will they take over neighboring perennials?
Thanks Esther!
Hi Jayme! Echinops sp. are very friendly in the mixed border. It will get larger,or course, but not take over. It would look smashing with Rudbekia sp. and Mexican feather grass!
I have always wanted thistle. I tried it last year in the gardens at my former home. I might try it next year in a bed ammended with more sand. Our soil is very heavy here. But it is so pretty in clump like you have shown it.
I am really enjoying your blog. You have so much knowledge and your blog is well done. I hope you will finish your get to know me section.
This post is delightful.
I was thinking I am the only person who advocates large plants in small gardens.
The boldness denies lack of space.
The leaf shapes add interest and draw you in to a greater world.
(Not that I’d advoate too many laurels!)
If a large plant semi-restricts the view, one is tantalised into believing there is much more beyond it than there really is.
For various reasons (like the destructiveness of high winds) I’ve needed to cut back several of my larger plants in the last month.
We now have more space - but the garden feels smaller.
Now I will try to get past your filter system, hoping to prove (at last!) that I am not a machine!
Esther
ESTHER IN THE GARDEN
Comment by Esther Montgomery — 18. April 2008 @ 08:29
I love the Echinops. I’ve thought about adding some sort of “globe” flower to my yard. Are they friendly border companions or will they take over neighboring perennials?
Comment by Jayme — 19. April 2008 @ 01:50
Thanks Esther!
Hi Jayme! Echinops sp. are very friendly in the mixed border. It will get larger,or course, but not take over. It would look smashing with Rudbekia sp. and Mexican feather grass!
Comment by admin — 20. April 2008 @ 16:55
Thanks for the idea Phillip. I will consider adding Echinops to my borders!
Comment by Jayme — 20. April 2008 @ 19:27
I have always wanted thistle. I tried it last year in the gardens at my former home. I might try it next year in a bed ammended with more sand. Our soil is very heavy here. But it is so pretty in clump like you have shown it.
I am really enjoying your blog. You have so much knowledge and your blog is well done. I hope you will finish your get to know me section.
Comment by Anna — 23. April 2008 @ 04:03