Garden Design Overview
Garden Title: Coral Radiance in the Embrace of Light
Size: Designed for a 20×10 foot space
Location: Along a gently sloping fence line, basking in warm, dappled sunlight.
Key Features:
- Vibrant coral and warm-toned flowers
- Flowing grasses that sway gracefully in the breeze
- A layered planting design for visual interest and seasonal duration
Plant Selection
1. Kniphofia thomsonii var. snowdeni (Snowden’s Red Hot Poker)
- Quantity: 3 plants
- Location: Towards the back of the garden space for height, creating a backdrop.
- Hardy Zone: 8-10
- Season: Summer
- Characteristics: Tall, upright spikes with coral, tubular flowers, reaching up to 3-4 feet, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
2. Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily)
- Quantity: 5 plants
- Location: Interspersed throughout the garden, creating bursts of golden-orange color amidst other blooms.
- Hardy Zone: 3-9
- Season: Summer to early fall
- Characteristics: 2-3 feet tall, with a spread of 2 feet, these resilient flowers bloom for a day but the plants produce a continual show of blossoms.
3. Pennisetum thunbergi ‘Red Buttons’ (Fountain Grass)
- Quantity: 4 plants
- Location: Along the edges of the garden for a soft, flowing texture.
- Hardy Zone: 7-9
- Season: Late summer to fall
- Characteristics: Clumping grass reaching 2-3 feet high adorned with fluffy, red-tinged plumes that sway gracefully in the wind.
4. Hemerocallis ‘Little Tawny’
- Quantity: 5 plants
- Location: Clustered near the focal point of the garden to draw the eye.
- Hardy Zone: 3-9
- Season: Summer
- Characteristics: Reaching 12 to 18 inches tall, these fragrant tawny flowers provide a warm glow among the surrounding foliage.
5. Hemerocallis ‘Children’s Festival’
- Quantity: 5 plants
- Location: Scattered throughout to create a playful, cheerful vibe.
- Hardy Zone: 3-9
- Season: Mid-summer to early fall
- Characteristics: A delightful blend of cherry-red blooms with a yellow throat; grows 18-24 inches tall.
6. Astrantia ‘Hadspen Blood’
- Quantity: 3 plants
- Location: In a slightly shaded area for a lush contrast near the middle of the space.
- Hardy Zone: 4-8
- Season: Late spring to mid-summer
- Characteristics: Producing stunning deep burgundy flowers with intricate bracts, at 2 feet tall, these provide delicate, yet striking visual interest.
Additional Features
Seating Area:
- Material: A rustic wooden bench nestled underneath the fence to provide a cozy nook for reflection.
- Location: Positioned at the center, framed by vibrant blooms, inviting moments of tranquility.
Pathway:
- Material: Natural stone stepping stones leading through the garden.
- Location: Curve gently through the planting beds to maintain accessibility while promoting exploration.
Maintenance Tips
- Watering: Ensure regular watering, particularly during the flowering season, to maintain soil moisture without waterlogging.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in spring to encourage prolific blooming.
- Deadheading: Remove spent blooms from daylilies to prolong the flowering period.
- Pruning: Cut back ornamental grasses in early spring before new growth begins.
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Estimated Budget
- Plants:
– Kniphofia thomsonii: $20 each, Total: $60
– Hemerocallis fulva: $15 each, Total: $75
– Pennisetum thunbergi ‘Red Buttons’: $18 each, Total: $72
– Hemerocallis ‘Little Tawny’: $15 each, Total: $75
– Hemerocallis ‘Children’s Festival’: $15 each, Total: $75
– Astrantia ‘Hadspen Blood’: $20 each, Total: $60
- Seating Area: $200
- Pathway Stones: $150
- Soil and Mulch: $100
- Labor: $200
Total Estimated Budget: $1,024
Visualization of the Garden
As you approach this radiant garden, the air fills with the fragrance of blooming daylilies harmonizing with the soft rustle of fountain grasses. The coral spikes of the Kniphofia reach skyward, while clusters of vibrant Astrantia and cheerful Hemerocallis add life and energy across the landscape. A rustic wooden bench nestled within invites one to sit and absorb the beauty of nature, surrounded by a medley of colors and forms, all under the warm embrace of light.
Tag Summary
1. Design Title: Coral Radiance in the Embrace of Light
2. Type/Category: Flower Garden
3. Season: Summer
4. Estimated Budget: $1,024
5. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
6. Size: 20×10 ft
7. Plant Characteristics: Perennials, Varied Heights, Colorful Blooms
8. Special Features: Seating Area, Natural Stone Pathway
9. Purpose: Visual Delight, Relaxation
10. Aesthetic Style: Vibrant and Lively
