Rural border - half-shade-sun (n°2) - 3 m²

Composition for a Cottage-Style Border (Partial Shade to Sun)

This combination of perennial plants is ideal for a 3-square-meter border in a spot with partial shade to full sun. The border attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies while adding color and structure.

1. Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle)

   • Height: 30-40 cm
   • Blooming Period: May to August
   • Characteristics: This hardy groundcover features dark green, fan-shaped leaves and small, bright yellow flowers. It grows well in both sun and shade.
   • Number: 6 plants
   • Planting Tips: Place Lady's Mantle at the front of the border with a distance of 30 cm between plants.

2. Nepeta 'Walkers Low' (Catmint)

   • Height: 50-60 cm
   • Blooming Period: May to October
   • Characteristics: This fragrant catmint features lavender-blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It’s low-maintenance and grows well in sun or partial shade.
   • Number: 4 plants
   • Planting Tips: Place Catmint in the middle of the border with 30 cm between plants.

3. Liatris spicata (Blazing Star)

   • Height: 60-90 cm
   • Blooming Period: July to September
   • Characteristics: This plant produces tall flower spikes with purple blooms that attract butterflies and bees.
   • Number: 3 plants
   • Planting Tips: Place Blazing Star at the back of the border with 40-50 cm between plants.

4. Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)

   • Height: 80-100 cm
   • Blooming Period: July to September
   • Characteristics: The large, purple flowers of the coneflower are eye-catching and attract many pollinators. Drought-tolerant.
   • Number: 3 plants
   • Planting Tips: Place Purple Coneflower at the back of the border for height, with 30-40 cm between plants.

5. Knautia arvensis (Field Scabious)

   • Height: 60-80 cm
   • Blooming Period: June to September
   • Characteristics: The unique purple flowers of Field Scabious attract pollinators. It thrives in sunny and partially shaded spots.
   • Number: 4 plants
   • Planting Tips: Place Field Scabious in the middle of the border with 30-40 cm between plants.

6. Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

   • Height: 60-80 cm
   • Blooming Period: June to September
   • Characteristics: This strong plant has white flower clusters that are attractive to pollinators and is drought-tolerant.
   • Number: 4 plants
   • Planting Tips: Place Yarrow at the back or middle of the border, with 40 cm between plants.

Planting Scheme for 3 Square Meters:

• Back: Liatris spicata and Echinacea purpurea for height and structure (6 plants).
• Middle: Nepeta 'Walkers Low' and Knautia arvensis for color and variation (8 plants).
• Front: Alchemilla mollis and Achillea millefolium as ground covers and low-growing blooms (10 plants).

Maintenance and Tips:

Ensure well-drained soil and water regularly during the first months, especially during dry periods. Mulching helps retain moisture and prevents weed growth. This perennial plant combination will provide a colorful, blooming border throughout the season.

Contents package: 24 perennials + organic soil improver included + planting plan - and file (with tips and tricks)