Monday, July 8, 2013

The 18 Best Plants for Cottage Gardens - Part 5

Lady's Mantle

This great perennial offers sprays of chartreuse blooms perfect for cutting. The foliage is wonderful, too, especially when it catches early morning dewdrops.

Name: Alchemilla mollis

Growing conditions: Part shade and well-drained soil

Height: 1-2 feet tall

Zones: 4-7

Peony

With their petal-packed blooms, peonies are some of the most romantic plants. They not only look great, but they bear a wonderful fragrance. And they're virtually pest free and quite drought tolerant.

Name: Paeonia varieties

Growing conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Height: To 5 feet tall, depending on variety

Zones: 3-8, depending on variety

Perennial Geranium

There are a wealth of geraniums perfect for cottage gardens. 'Johnson's Blue' is among the most common; it offers beautiful blue-purple flowers in early summer.

Name: Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'

Growing conditions: Full sun or part shade and well-drained soil

Height: To 18 inches tall

Zones: 4-8


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