Nice ideas for a colorful garden

The choice of location and planning set the course - this is how it works

The key to a lavishly blooming flower garden is the knowledgeable choice of location. Determine the light and temperature conditions as well as the soil conditions in advance. Based on these criteria, you create a true-to-scale plan sketch. How to design like a pro:

• Select guide perennials as scaffolding in the background and center, how majestic delphinium (Delphinium)
• Establish accompanying plants that visually harmonize with the floral figures, such as yarrow (Achillea Filipendulina)
• Plan for perennials to close gaps, such as Cranesbill (Geranium) or Purple bells (Heuchera)
• Don't forget bulb flowers for an early start in the flower garden, like snowdrop and daffodils
• Distribution: 10-15% guide plants, 30-40% accompanying perennials and 50-60% gap fillers

Only include plants in the design plan that are suitable for the local framework. A sun worshiper keeps its flowers under lock and key in the shade, as does a shade bloomer in a sun-drenched location.

How to conjure up a sunny flowerbed from 9 plants

The following planting plan shows how you can transform a small area of ​​2 square meters with a few plants into a summer blooming dream in a sunny location. An evergreen ornamental grass completes the flower ensemble and prevents boredom, even in the cold season:

• Bush mallow (Lavatera Olbia hybrid 'Barnsley') as a reference plant in the background; 150 to 200 cm in height
• white Splendid candle (Gaura lindheimeri) with a long flowering period from June to October; 60 to 80 cm in height
• Feather bristle grass (Pennisetum) as a companion shrub with a decorative winter aspect; 30 to 60 cm
• Yellow girl's eye (Coreopsis verticillata) as a perennial with flowering time until the first frost; 40 to 45 cm
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) with blue summer flowers; 50 to 60 cm
• Ornamental sage (Salvia nemorosa) as a blue-blooming counterpart to lavender; 70 to 80 cm

Long-blooming ground cover gives the flowerbed floral abundance. Prime examples are those Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens), upholsteryphlox (Phlox subulata) and Blue pillows (Aubrieta).