True-to-style potted plants for the Mediterranean front yard
The floral ambassadors from the Mediterranean are not hardy in our regions. From mid-May, the magnificent plants are allowed to leave the winter quarters in order to present themselves in the front garden as potted beauties. The following species and varieties have been shown to be suitable for maritime front garden design:
- Olive tree (Olea europaea), the gnarled, unspoiled character from the Mediterranean
- Oleander (Nerium oleander), the epitome of lavish floral display
- Pomegranate (Punica granatum) brings us colorful flowers and unique fruits
- Lemon tree (Citrus limon) enchants with white flowers, shiny green leaves and golden-yellow fruits
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Home gardeners with a small front garden simply raise classic trees from southern climes to become decorative tall trunks. In the original terracotta tub, oleanders, pomegranates and other splendid specimens unfold their maritime magic without extensive growth.
Hardy perennials with Mediterranean charm
A colorful array of beautiful perennials creates a Mediterranean ambience and is still very hardy. You should therefore supplement your front yard with the following plants so that a neat, stylish Mediterranean feeling dominates here even outside the warm season:
- Real one lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) with blue, white or pink flowers
- Mediterranean snowball (Viburnum tinus) with white-pink flowers from March to April
- Loquat 'Red Robin' (Photinia fraseri) with spectacular red leaves in spring
- Pelargoniums (Pelargonium), the summer blooming flowers in wonderful colors
- Torch lilies (Kniphofia uvaria) inspire with bright red flower candles from June to October
- Sun hat (Rudbeckia) sets Mediterranean accents with bright yellow flowers
Of course, fragrant herbal beauties from the Mediterranean should not be missing in the planting plan. These include splendidly blooming sage (Salvia officinalis or Salvia nemorosa), seductively scented thyme (Thymus) and aromatic oregano (Origanum vulgare). In the sunny, sheltered location, these herbal plants can stay in the front garden all year round.
Tips
With dry stone walls and paved Areas made of natural stone create an authentic setting in the Mediterranean front garden. Light beige limestone is predestined for a Mediterranean ambience. If you have a well-upholstered budget, fine antique marble is on the shortlist as a valuable floor covering for paths, surfaces and terraces.
