A well planted herbaceous border should last for years so before committing to planting its worth setting out plants to make sure you ll be happy with the finished display.
Carpet or border flowers.
Dwarf asiatic lilies grow to about 1 1 2 foot tall making them perfect for use up front as a border plant.
You may remove faded flowers earlier in the season but ensure that the stalks remain intact as long as possible.
Create a colourful border hedge.
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Dwarf asiatic lilies grow to about 1 1 2 tall making them perfect for use up front as a border plant.
Although shorter than full sized asiatic lilies the flower size is the same.
This perennial is hardy in zones 5 to 9.
Despite its short stature these lilies produce big blooms measuring up to 6 across.
Plant in a well drained undisturbed location and they ll return year after year.
Wine glass border.
Fuss free and easy growing sunny border blue speedwell thrives with minimal care when tucked in average well drained soil.
Pots of this size are easy to move around so you can add a splash of color wherever it s needed.
Another option is to mix border dahlias with other sun loving container plants.
Despite its short stature these lilies produce big blooms measuring up to 6 across.
In general place tallest varieties at the back of the display though the odd taller plant mid or front can add good effect.
Containers for use in the garden or patio.
Carpet border lilies need attention only late into the autumn when you can prune away dried stalks.
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For a 24 to 30 diameter pot three border dahlias will give you a nice full look.
Bloom in early to mid summer.
Sun or partial shade.
Roll out a luxurious carpet of colour saturated asiatic lilies.
Give your yard the red carpet treatment with our red carpet border lilies.
Late in the season these plants rely on stalks for nutrients to support the next season s blooms.
Here s a quick set of instructions to make your lily border not only a scene to behold but a planting job you can be proud of.
Flower carpet roses can be planted around a pond to keep little ones from wondering in or in larger displays poolside.
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Give your yard the white carpet treatment with our carpet border lilies.
Blossom spikes contrast strikingly with the round flower form of roses.
Depending on the variety and your location growing zone flower carpet roses can serve as a colourful hedge growing between 2 4 feet tall.
A border of spring hill s carpet border lilies can make any walkway in your yard or garden spring to life.