And finally, a sprawl of lemony thyme, to soften the edges.ġ2. Next, there's the almost spiky needle-like foliage of the lavender plants and their straight, slender flower heads. Dill can fade quickly in the garden and you might want to start new plants from seed, periodically, to keep your harvest going. The tough, leathery purple leaves are offset by both the feathery texture of the dill, as well as its lacy flowers. Purple sage is gorgeous any time of year, even winter. Flower Color: Shades of yellow and orangeīed three relies heavily on the contrast of foliage texture and color.Zones: 10 -11, Usually grown as an annual.Flower Color: Off-White (Inconsequential).
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(22-60 cm) Zones: Annual Flower Color: Blue Bloom Period: Mid-Summer Exposure: Full Sun Remember that the number of plants may vary. This will be echoed in the opposite bed with parsley and calendula. The nasturtiums and chives act as a softening edge. So be sure and harvest as much as you can use. Borage has electric blue flowers, but it can become a gangly messy plant and it will self-seed profusely. English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), 1 to 3 Plantsīed two brings in the contrasting colors of orange, yellow and blue. Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), 5 to 7 PlantsĤ. Common or English Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), 1 to 3 Plantsģ. Lavender Bee Balm (Monarda), 3 to 5 PlantsĢ. NOTE: The number of plants suggested will vary depending on the size of the plants purchased, the mature size of the variety suggested and your patience in allowing the garden to fill in.ġ. The cilantro (coriander) is an annual plant that will self-seed a bit if you don't collect the seeds to use in the kitchen. Deadheading will keep it in bloom longer and shearing back the whole plant when it starts to look tired, will revitalize it and keep it attractive into fall. The Monarda will spread and may need dividing after about five years. The contrast of leaf textures should keep it attractive, even when not in bloom. The first bed is predominantly green with lavender flowers. Whimsy is permitted in a formal herb garden.īelow is a list of plants used in this basic garden design (read on for more detail), but remember, the plants you choose to use (and number and variety) will depend on the specifics of your garden. Another popular feature is placing a sundial in a small center bed and surrounding it with thyme plants. Many gardeners like to put a garden ornament in the center of their herb gardens, like a birdbath, either as a bath or as a planter. It could be a large herb plant, such as a sweet bay tree or large potted rosemary. Even though there is a formality, the focal point is a chance for you to show your gardening personality. The center of a formal herb garden is usually the focal point. If the orange of the calendula and nasturtiums is too bold for you, you can always substitute one of the paler yellow varieties or the pink variety of calendula. It makes use of the complementary color combos of purple/yellow and blue/orange. The color scheme is another unifying element that adds to the formality. You can, of course, improvise any way that suits you. The sprawlers are kept to a minimum, to retain a somewhat formal feel. Most of these plants will flower at some point in the season, but there is plenty of variety with just the plant shapes and textures. The garden design shown here contains 20 different herb plants. Since this is a formal garden, the paths can be paved or mulched to provide the axis for the garden. The paths should be at least three feet wide for easy walking. Make sure all the plants can be accessed, both for harvesting and maintenance, without walking into the beds. So focus on texture and foliage color to bring a sense of fullness to your herb garden design. Most herbs used for culinary purposes won't be allowed to flower early in the season. Put more aggressive herbs, like mints and lemon balm, in pots either above or below the ground. Place low creepers, like thyme and chamomile, on opposite path edges to complement each other. When selecting plants for a formal herb garden, consider the growth habits and mature sizes of the plants. The more precise the lines, the more any wayward plants will stick out like a sore thumb.Ī less labor-intensive approach is to give your herb garden the bones of a formal layout and then fill it with exuberant herb plants that can be allowed to mature, fill in and spread without constant supervision. Just don't lose sight of the maintenance involved with keeping order in your herb garden. Designing a formal herb garden is easy enough. But to create a simple formal herb garden, all you really need to do is choose a geometric shape, like a circle or a square, divide it into sections of equal size and fill each section with similar or complementary plants. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Boardįormal herb gardens-with their symmetry, knots and interweaving textures-can look intimidating.
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