Perennial Combinations Stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right from the Start

by Burrell, C. Colston

• ISBN13: 9781594868535
• ISBN10: 1594868530
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-19
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Let award-winning garden designer C. Colston Burrell show you how to create foolproof perennial combinations that complement each other in texture, form, and color. His expertise is choosing perennials that grow well together so you're guaranteed to make perfect plant choices right from the start: Choose from more than 130 perennial combinations selected especially for backyard gardeners, Make an architectural statement in the garden using today's big, dramatic perennials with showy plumes and bold foliage, Learn how to combine plants to get color, height, and texture in every season, Discover terrific perennials for challenging conditions, such as wet and dry sites, heavy clay, and sandy soil, Make beautiful gardens from your combinations, including a Fragrant Garden for Evening Enjoyment, a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden, a Sizzling Bold Color Garden, a Taste of the Tropics Garden, and a Fabulous Foliage Garden. Book jacket.

Author Biography

C. COLSTON BURRELL has gardened in different climates across the United States, so he's included plants that thrive in many zones, from Maine to California. He holds a master's degree in horticulture and Master of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota. He's a lifelong gardener, garden designer, photographer, and teacher and is the author and coauthor of numerous books, including Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials, which has sold more than 500,000 copies.

Table of Contents

A World of Change	p. 8
Acknowledgments	p. 9
How to Use This Book	p. 10
Creating Great-Looking Combinations	p. 12
Combinations by Color
Single Color Combinations	p. 26
Warm Color Combinations	p. 36
Cool Color Combinations	p. 46
Contrasting Color Combinations	p. 56
Color Echo Combinations	p. 66
Color Theme Garden Designs	p. 76
Combinations for all Seasons
Spring Combinations	p. 88
Early-Summer Combinations	p. 100
Late-Summer Combinations	p. 112
Fall/Winter Combinations	p. 124
Garden Designs for All Seasons	p. 136
Combinations for Special Sites
Combinations for Sunny Sites	p. 146
Combinations for Partially Shaded Sites	p. 158
Combinations for Shady Sites	p. 170
Combinations for Heavy Clay Soil	p. 182
Combinations for Sandy Soil	p. 194
Combinations for Wet Sites	p. 206
Garden Designs for Special Sites	p. 218
Combinations on the Wild Side
Soothing Woodland Wildflowers	p. 232
Lively Meadow Perennials	p. 242
Perennials Down by the Seashore	p. 252
Perennial Companions for Water Gardens	p. 262
Garden Designs for Wild Gardens	p. 272
Combinations for Extra Fun
Combinations for Hummingbirds and Butterflies	p. 282
Fragrant and Evening Combinations	p. 292
Combinations for Cutting and Drying	p. 302
Garden Designs for Extra Fun	p. 312
New Combinations for Dramatic Effects
Bold Foliage Combinations	p. 320
Bold and Colorful Flower Combinations	p. 328
Bold Accent Combinations	p. 336
Garden Designs for Dramatic Effect	p. 344
Garden Plot Plans	p. 350
Mail-Order Sources of Perennials	p. 363
Recommended Reading	p. 365
Photo Credits	p. 366
Index	p. 367
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map	p. 384
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