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Post by Cherry on Mar 2, 2011 15:02:17 GMT
I have planted Allium bulbs which are a tall variety. When they are over, in my garden they will make a space where couch grass can thrive, or I could plant a later flowering plant over them. I have a Royal Bumble Sage going spare. Is it wise to plant two items in one space? Is this a mistake I make because I do a lot of this?
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Post by Tel on Mar 2, 2011 16:28:41 GMT
I have planted later flowering perennials over the top of bulbs, i have not had any problems with them.
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Post by peony on Mar 2, 2011 18:18:27 GMT
My alliums grow quite happily (and seed) amongst herbaceous perennials. The allium foliage can look very tatty so its a good idea to mix them with other plants to hide the foliage as it dies back and leaves just the seed heads.  |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Mar 2, 2011 19:30:06 GMT
I always plan to do this...but rarely succeed. People here with more expertise than I have probably manage it.
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Post by Cherry on Mar 2, 2011 19:30:09 GMT
Thankyou Tel and Peony. I will go ahead and plant up tomorrow.
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Post by Louise on Mar 20, 2011 7:25:29 GMT
I plant over bulbs, with perennials but not alliums, Geraniums post has just made correct myself.
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Post by Geranium on Mar 20, 2011 8:52:01 GMT
I plant closely - it gets over several problems and also cuts down on weeds. I wouldn't plant on top of alliums, though - they're so strong that they could easily push a perennial out of the ground. Close, yes indeedy. I do plant on top of crocuses and small bulbs though. |
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