A front garden on the south side has the ideal conditions for Mediterranean flair. In order for your floral flagship to present itself representatively all year round, it is important to have balanced planting. Read here how Mediterranean front garden design can be achieved north of the Alps.
Which plants are suitable for a Mediterranean front garden?
Tank plants such as olive trees, oleanders, pomegranates and lemon trees as well as hardy perennials such as lavender, Mediterranean viburnum, loquat, pelargoniums, torch lilies and coneflowers are suitable for a Mediterranean front garden. Supplement the planting with fragrant herbs such as sage, thyme and oregano.
Stylish potted plants for the Mediterranean front garden
The floral ambassadors from the Mediterranean are not hardy in our regions. From mid-May, the magnificent plants can leave their winter quarters to appear as potted beauties in the front garden. The following species and varieties have proven to be suitable for maritime front garden design:
- Olive tree (Olea europaea), the gnarled, primitive character from the Mediterranean
- Oleander (Nerium oleander), the epitome of lavish floral display
- Pomegranate (Punica granatum) gives us colorful flowers and unique fruits
- Lemon tree (Citrus limon) enchants with white flowers, shiny green leaves and golden-yellow fruits
Home gardeners with a small front garden simply train classic trees from southern climes to become decorative standard trees. In the original terracotta pot (€89.00 at Amazon), oleanders, pomegranates and other magnificent specimens unfold their maritime magic without any expansive growth.
Hardy perennials with southern charm
A colorful dance of beautiful perennials creates a Mediterranean atmosphere and is still hardy. Therefore, complement your front garden with the following plants so that a well-kept, stylish Mediterranean feeling dominates here even outside the warm season:
- True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) with blue, white or pink flowers
- Mediterranean viburnum (Viburnum tinus) with white-pink flowers from March to April
- Cotoneaster 'Red Robin' (Photinia fraseri) with spectacular, red leaf shoots in spring
- Pelargoniums (Pelargonium), the summer permanent bloomers in wonderful colors
- Torch lilies (Kniphofia uvaria) delight with bright red flower candles from June to October
- Coneflower (Rudbeckia) sets Mediterranean accents with bright yellow flowers
Of course, fragrant herbal beauties from the Mediterranean cannot be missing from the planting plan. These include beautifully blooming sage (Salvia officinalis or Salvia nemorosa), seductively scented thyme (Thymus) and aromatic oregano (Origanum vulgare). In a sunny, protected location, these herb plants can stay in the front garden all year round.
Tip
With dry stone walls and paved areas made of natural stone, you can create an authentic setting in the Mediterranean front garden. Light beige limestone is ideal for a southern ambience. If you have a well-padded budget, noble antique marble is a valuable floor covering for paths, areas and terraces.
