Melliferous Yellow and Blue Flower Bed
Melliferous Yellow and Blue Flower Bed
Euphorbia, Phlomis, Salvia, Lupinus, Nepeta
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Description
Create a melliferous yellow and blue flower bed in full sun with this selection of 5 perennial plants with yellow and blue flowers carefully chosen for their ability to attract bees and butterflies. Offering staggered flowering from spring to summer, this flower bed brings together resilient species, such as Euphorbia characias and Phlomis russeliana, known for their architectural foliage, as well as colourful and long-lasting blooms like Lupin 'Chandelier' and Salvia ‘Mainacht’.
The collection consists of 5 plants:
1 x Euphorbia characias: this shrubby spurge is a majestic perennial, reaching between 80 cm and 1 m in height, with chartreuse green bract flowers contrasting with its grey-green evergreen foliage. Its flowering starts in spring.
1 x Phlomis russeliana: this hardy Phlomis, about 1 m tall, is distinguished by its broad, greyish-green foliage and whorls of pale yellow flowers that appear in late spring, followed by ornamental fruits in summer.
1 x Salvia 'Mainacht': this woodland sage is a compact perennial (60 cm tall), offering long spikes of deep blue-violet flowers from May to July. Ideal for adding height to flower beds.
1 x Lupinus 'Chandelier': this bright yellow Lupin, reaching 90 cm in height, brightens the garden with its tall floral spikes in early summer. It thrives in rich, well-drained soils.
1 x Nepeta grandiflora ‘Wild Cat’: a 60 cm tall perennial plant, known for its lavender-blue flowers. It blooms from June to August, strongly attracting pollinators and adding a wispy touch to the flower bed.
This Yellow and Blue honey-producing flower bed should be planted in spring or autumn, in well-drained and rather rich soil, in full sun. The Euphorbia and Phlomis, with their impressive stature, form the background of the flower bed. The sage and Nepeta are placed in the front to create a wave-like effect of blue hues. Allow a space of 40 to 50 cm between each plant, allowing each to fully develop while ensuring good air circulation.
To enrich this flower bed, you can add plants with similar growing requirements. Iris germanica 'Black Knight' with dark flowers, Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Lacey Blue' with its silvery foliage and light blue flowers, as well as Achillea 'Moonshine' in a bright yellow will form a harmonious ensemble with the yellow and blue tones of the flower bed. Plant three Irises, two Perovskias, and three Achilleas, distributing them in small groups to create repeated patterns over an area of 4 to 5 m². Together, these perennials offer a long flowering period while promoting biodiversity in your garden.
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Euphorbia, Phlomis, Salvia, Lupinus, Nepeta
Euphorbiaceae, Lamiaceae, Fabaceae
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Plant these young plants in the sun, in well-draining soil, preferably neutral to slightly acidic (the lupin doesn't like too much limestone). Water in the beginning to help the plants establish well. Once well-rooted, they can do without watering in summer in most regions.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.