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Posted by Sparaxis Vic Aust (My Page) on Sun, Jul 31, 05 at 20:11
OK folks - I need help - this is bugging me.
I planted 4 burgundy icebergs, on impulse, for a bit of colour a couple of years ago. I really am not fond of them, but I can see their landscaping value, as they give lots of colour for a long time, and look good from a distance. I was going to give them away, but then i got another as a freeby from treloars, and though I could dig them all up and move them to a spot where they will serve simply as landscaping. What I want is a backdrop of an old fashioned rose with nice leafy foliage, as the BI's are sparse in that department. It doesn't have to be a repeat bloomer, or though that would be an advantage. I would be quite happy with a lovely flush of Spring bloom.
Behind that will go some philadelphus and behind that there are established buddleias (I planted these) and pittosporums (were there when we came here).
Have just finished reading one of Susan Irivines books, and thought maybe "Raubritter" - but I think I may have somewhere else I want those. Also thought maybe Rosendorf Sparrieshoop. I like the idea of the pink and burgundy. In front will go lavender, and maybe some iris if i can fit them in. The soil is a bit on the heavy clay side.
The site faces N/W with a little protection from the carport, and on the other side of this curving path I have planted a row of Bonica, backed by a pink buddleia, and fronted by bearded irises.
Please give me some ideas. I am wanting to finish this planting this week :-) |
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RE: Burgundy Iceberg background planting?
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What about Dutchess De Brabant - she is one of the shortest teas - to about 1.5 and has an abundance of lovely foliage and is a real flower machine.
If you want a taller bush Mrs B R Cant has the best foliage with double blooms of pink - yum. These tea roses will have leaf all year round (well they do in Perth).
A modern rose with a colour that would really complement the burgundy is Escapade . Her blend of pink-mauve would look great. Pretty well foliaged - but not as good as the Dutchess.
Other oldies to consider - Madam Isaac Periere which is
a big growing bourbon with pink/purple blooms which are really fragrant. You would not need too many of these to fill up the space (I have mine growing up a pole)
For a true purple what about Reine De Violette - she has lovely blue-grey-green foliage and the loveliest double purplish flowers. She is a naturally upright grower. This would be rather unusual as this colour with the burgundy would look rather 'moody' - which could be picked up with the lavender - quite a contrast to what we usually grow in the garden. Other things that would look good with it are the black-purple irises or an edging of black mondo or even better the black/purple pennisetums (sterile). Choices, choices ....good luck
Deryn |
RE: Burgundy Iceberg background planting?
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Thanks Deryn - R d V was unavailable from Misty Downs, and Judy suggested Orpheline de Juillet (sp?) which I had considered. Actually I had considered Nuits de Young, but she said it would be too short. I think she only has 2 of O de J left - might take them and fill the gaps with poppies until next year.
I am not fond of Mondo grass, but your suggestions gave me the idea to put purple sage along the front of the bed. Have heaps of bearded irises to choose from, and will pick a few different varieties for length of bloom period, from the dark ones - Dusky Challanger, Titan's Glory, and the likes.
Thanks again! - Jan |
RE: Burgundy Iceberg background planting?
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Jan it sounds great - I love irises but they don't do as well here as they do in colder areas.
You'll have to name the new area the 'moody blues bed' - I'm feeling envious just thinking about it
cheers Deryn |
RE: Burgundy Iceberg background planting?
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- Posted by varmi WA Aust (My Page) on
Tue, Aug 2, 05 at 23:41
| Dusky Challenger, magnificent purple...you are inspiring me :) |
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