Coreopsis and Lavanda are the perfect couple for those who dream of a blue -resistant Ejuglare and always full of bright colors. Two apparently simple plants, but capable of transforming every corner into a small impressionist picture.
Perfumes, generous blooms, little maintenance: what one might want more? If the goal is to create an outdoor space that lasts all summer without suffering the scorching sun, it is really worth taking this combination into consideration. Coreopsis and lavender not only resist, but even seem to enjoy the heat. It would almost say that they find new energy under the strongest sun, as if the heat exalted them instead of testing them.
It all starts with a good choice of the ground: a well -drained oven is enough and a few hours of direct sun to start a show that lasts months. A palette of warm colors, always on the move, which invites to reconsider those areas of the garden that tends to neglect because they are too exposed or difficult to manage. In short, an opportunity to transform the “critical points” into corners of pure wonder.
Because coreopsis and lavender are ideal for the heat
Those who know gardening well know: not all plants hold the torrid heat of the Mediterranean summers. Some flick after a few hours in the sun, others fill with parasites as soon as the climate becomes too dry. Nevertheless, coreopsis and lavender They seem made on purpose to survive (and flourish) in these conditions. Coreopsis is a solar perennial, often confused with small golden daisies. It adapts to any ground, loves the full sun and produces flowers throughout the summer. Lavender, on the other hand, is already known for its drought tolerance. It resists the wind, in the swing sun and has an extraordinary ability to attract bees and butterflies, bringing life even to the most arid gardens.
There is also a practical side: these plants require very little maintenance. No constant irrigation, no miraculous fertilizers. A little pruning at the end of the season, perhaps a slight mulch to keep the weeds at bay, and you’re done.
How to design a spectacular bed with lavender and coreopsis
There are no large spaces or exaggerated budgets to create a scenographic effect. Simple combinations and a minimum of planning are enough. Even a small urban garden can become surprising with the right balance between shapes and colors. And if there is a neglected corner to be enhanced, this could be the perfect opportunity to do it.
Some useful tips:
- Alternate heights and colors: plant lavender on the bottom, where its height will give structure, and the coreopsis in front, to create a golden carpet.
- Choose different varieties: there are coreopsis with yellow flowers, orange, even with tips of red. Lavender, on the other hand, varies from pale lilac to deep purple.
- Combine natural materials: stone borders, gravel or wood help to enhance the colors and maintain a rustic and elegant appearance.
- Create a rhythm: Repeat groups of plants every meter about it helps to give consistency and harmony to the flowerbed.
This type of flowerbed is also perfect for balconies and terraces exposed to the sun: with large pots and good drainage, the result is guaranteed.
A beauty that lasts (almost) all year round
The main flowering goes from late spring to late September, but it is not only in summer that these plants give the best.
In autumn, the warm tones of Coreopsis merge perfectly with orange leaves and golden light. Lavender, even if it stops flourishing, maintains an always decorative silver foliage. And in winter? Also escape, they maintain a certain dignity, especially if you leave with the dry inflorescences that are covered with frost.
In short, it is a combination that works: beautiful, robust, generous. Ideal for those who want to enjoy the garden without too much stress, even in the hottest months. Why complicate life with delicate plants, when nature offers such intelligent solutions?
Those who try this flowerbed no further back. A look is enough to understand how rewarding a simple corner can be, but well studied.
And who knows, maybe even those who have never taken a hoe in his hand, will end up trying attempting.
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