Re: Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone'
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Phlomis tuberosa 'Amazone'
- From: L*@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 13:26:24 EDT
In a message dated 99-06-29 12:02:47 EDT, Lisa wrote:
>> I bought this phlomis this spring...
>> I would like to use it as host plant to a scrambling geranium<<
Lisa --
I don't know about the habit of Phlomis, but if it doesn't work out, I can
suggest a great companion for scrambling geraniums. I have Geranium endressi
'Claridge Druce' planted around a Baptisia australis. Not only does the
geranium provide filler for the leggy base of the Baptisia, but the leaf
color sets off the blue-green Baptisia foliage nicely, and the textures
compliment each other. The Baptisia provides a nice structure for the
geranium's scramblings. As an added bonus the geranium flowers make the
Baptisia appear to "bloom" all summer! I have to cut back all of my other
Crane's-bills, but I let this one go all season. --Janis
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