Hot Summer in Blue

A collection for south-facing gardens with a full dose of daily sun. Dry, rocky, gravelly, and well-drained soil is not a disadvantage here, but rather an advantage. It usually doesn't contain too many nutrients, which is ideal for the plants selected for this collection; excessive fertilization would actually shorten their lifespan. Good soil permeability and its ability to dry out quickly are key. This is the only way to prevent winter waterlogging, which is often fatal for most drought-tolerant plants. If you are looking for blooms that will remind you of a holiday atmosphere with their colors, shapes, and scents, you have found the right pack. It contains plants that will eventually handle drought well. We have focused on structures, provided by Perovskia, Eryngium, and Caryopteris. Combinations with Lavender and Sedum will also provide winter silhouettes. Stachys and Lychnis will connect the entire composition with their silvery-gray color, creating a dense carpet of leaves. Stipa will add movement and elegance; it sprouts relatively quickly in the spring, responds well to pruning, creates new leaves early, and blooms right at the beginning of summer. The inflorescences are very durable, do not tend to fall apart, and will decorate flowerbeds even in winter. And if you can't resist and cut some of them for early summer bouquets, they are capable of blooming again. In a newly established flowerbed, you can sow Nigella seeds in the first year, choosing from white, pink, and blue. In the autumn, add Allium, mixing taller and shorter varieties. Still have space left? You can easily combine this collection with plants from our 'Hot Summer in Pink' and 'Hot Summer in Citrus Tones' collections. You can add more drought-tolerant herbs, fragrant thymes, or perhaps Gaura. When planning, count on an average of six to seven perennials per m², though it always depends on the soil quality in your garden and your intentions. In nutrient-rich and sufficiently moist soil, perennials will grow faster, and the distances between them can be larger at first; in poorer conditions, it is better to plant more densely. The time you can dedicate to garden maintenance will also be a deciding factor. Our collection allows you to work creatively and adapt it to your needs and your garden. You can easily adjust plant counts and appropriate species or cultivar substitutions in your cart. For example, if you already grow some of the perennials from this collection and just need to supplement your flowerbed, you can keep only your chosen species in the cart. Conversely, when shopping in autumn, you can take advantage of available bulbs and order the complete collection including spring bulbs and Allium, which will ensure your garden has plenty of flowers in both spring and summer. Show full description