Mediterranean Combinations Lavendendula stoechas­ Spanish flowers, followed by yellow fall color. Lavender. Purple flowers in summer look Grows to 3­4’ tall/wide. We have chosen some of favorite plants like fly fishing lures. 18­24” tall/wide. Stipa gigantea­ A show stopping grass that mostly originate from the with flower fronds arching up to 6’. The Mediterranean region, and are readily Larkspur­ Annual delphinium. Tall evergreen grass clump grows 2­3’ tall/wide. available. This pamphlet puts these plants spikes of purple, pink or white flowers together to create beds with year round through summer. Papaver sp.­ Annual poppies. Red interest. Specifics for preparing the soil and Pulsitilla­ Pasque flower. Small shades would work best in this grouping. other cultural requirements are outlined on perennial reaching 1’ tall/wide. Early spring the back of this pamphlet. bloom of purple, white or pink cup shaped Euphorbia x martini ‘Red Martin’­ An flowers. Fern like foliage. evergreen perennial with green bracts and Soft and sunny Calluna vul ‘Silver Knight’­ A ground reddish stems and leaves. Grow to 2’ tall cover shrub reaching 18” tall/wide. Wolly and 3’ wide. The following plants fall into the softer silver foliage. Lavender bloom in August to Marigolds­ Classic annuals. Any bold tones of the color pallete. This combination September. yellow or orange marigold will do. will fit in a space 20’ wide and 10’ deep. Bold and hot Cool in the Shade

This combination uses warmer colors and A fun combination for the partial shade Lagerstroemia indica flashy foliage. A perfect fit for a hot south ‘Acoma’ areas of the garden. An ideal location is a or west exposure that is 10’ wide and 20’ 15’ wide and 15’ deep area that receives deep. Pholomis fructens Helictotricon morning sun and afternoon shade. Lavendula sempervirens stoechas Calluna Acanthus Chamaerops humilis Acanthus Calluna Calluna Stipa gigantea Punica Cornus mas granatum Pulmonaria Lagerstroemia indica ‘Acoma’­ A large ‘Nana’ deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 10­ Pulmonaria 18’ tall/wide. Spectacular fall color. Euphorbia Pulmonaria Beautiful peeling bark. Late summer white flowers. Actually from China.

Helitrotricon sempervirens­ Evergreen Chamaerops humilis­ Mediterranean fan spikey grass reaching 2 ½ ‘ tall/wide. plam. A clumping palm that slowly reaches Cornus mas­ Cornelian cherry. Small 10­20’ tall/wide. Evergreen. Great texture. yellow blossoms on bare twigs in February. Pholomis fructens­ A robust evergreen Edible tart cherry like fruit in late summer. perennial reaching 3’ tall and 5’ wide. Punica granata ‘Nana’­ A deciduous A deciduous tree growing 15­20’ tall/wide. Hairy olive green leaves and tiered balls of shrub with bright orange late summer yellow flowers in summer. Acanthus mollis­ Grecian pattern plant. Tips for establishing new Mediterranean An architectural plant with stunning 2’ Combinatins leaves which are often depicted in stone plantings reliefs. Tall spikes of white and purple flowers. Plant reaches 5’ tall and 36” wide. Soil preparation: All Mediterranean plants need excellent drainage in order to Helleborus lividus­ An evergreen thrive. Therefore, we recommend adding perennial with pale rose winter blooms. compost to the planting area. Mix in the Perennial, shrub Grows up to 15” tall and wide. compost at a ratio of 1/3 compost to 2/3 soil. and annual Pulmonaria sp.­Lungwort. Any blue In addition, add pumice to each planting flowering cultivar will work. We suggest hole. combinations for a ‘De Vroomens Pride’ ‘Roy Davidson’ and Mediterranean look. others. These cultivars grow to 15” tall and When to plant Mediterranean plants have spotted foliage for added interest. are best transplanted midspring to early summer and early fall. They can be planted Viola labradorica­ Violet. Tiny lavender in mid summer as well. However, mid blue flowers and purple tinged leaves. summer planting should be done in the cool Small plant to 3” tall. Spreads by seed. parts of the day with ample water. Cyclamen hederifolium­ Hardy Water Medtierranean plants will cyclamen. Small pink blooms August – eventually be drought tolerant. However, September followed by marbled leaves. they need regular water for the first two Eventually they naturalize. seasons to become established. In summer, water plants once a week, slowly, for an hour. This frequency may be ammended as In all these combinations specific plants the season changes. can be replaced in order to tailor the design to your needs. For example, the Windmill Fertilizer Use an all purpose fertilizer of palm, or a yucca plant may be suitable your choice applied in spring. Follow replacements for the Mediterranean fan directions on the package for application palm in the Bold and Hot combination. rates. New transplants can be watered in Keep in mind that a substituted plant will with fish and kelp to alleviate shock. want similar cultural elements. All plants Furthermore, specific bloom fertilizers help are subject to seasonal availability. We have keep annuals flowering all year. tried to choose plants we carry on a regular We recommend mulching one or basis. Please ask for assistance if needed. Mulch two times a year (spring and fall) with a fine compost. Mulching helps conserve water, improves soil, and insulates roots. Spring mulch can also be mixed with a granular all purpose fertilizer.

Written by Laura Altvater