The petals of the fan flower stand together like little angel wings or decorative fans. As if that wasn't beautiful enough, the growth takes on a picturesque overhanging shape over the course of the summer. Find out here which companion plants the fan flower harmonizes with.
Which plants go well with the fan flower?
Fan flowers harmonize well with plants that have similar location requirements and growth heights. Ornamental sage, verbena, stone aster, outdoor gloxinia and low dahlias fit in the bed. Hanging petunias, lobelias, hanging geraniums, fuchsias, two-tooths and licorice strawflower are suitable in the balcony box or pot.
What factors should you consider when combining the fan flower?
To create heavenly combinations with the fan flower that will delight the eye for a long time, you should consider the following factors:
- Flower color: blue, violet, pink or white
- Flowering time: May to October
- Site Requirements: sunny, well-drained and moist soil
- Growth height: 30 to 50 cm
When combining with the fan flower, you should take the flower color into account. The mostly blue to violet fan flowers form a great contrast to yellow to orange flowering plants. It looks quieter with similarly colored plant neighbors.
Since the fan flower needs a sunny location on a well-drained and moist substrate to thrive, you should choose companion plants that also feel very comfortable there.
Due to its low growth, the fan flower fits well in the foreground and goes well with plants that reach a similar height. You should also take the drooping growth of the fan flower into account in your planning.
Combine fan flowers in the bed
The fan flower is ideal for slightly raised or sloping beds, for example on the edge of paths, to create a veritable sea of flowers with suitable neighbors. Place white, yellow or purple-flowering ground cover or low perennials directly next to the fan flower. Grasses and foliage perennials are also ideal for combining with the fan flower. With them on hand, the charming expression can stand out even more.
The perfect companion plants for the fan flower include:
- ornamental sage
- Vervain
- Stone Aster
- Outdoor Gloxinia
- low dahlias
- Carpet Hornwort
- Cushion thyme
Combine fan flowers with decorative sage
The fan flower and the ornamental sage both like it sunny and warm. The soil in the bed should be permeable and humic. If the conditions are right, the fan flower and the ornamental sage literally thrive in community. They achieve peak performance in their prime. Blue fan flowers in particular can be wonderfully combined with purple decorative sage. White fan flowers also look pretty in combination with decorative sage. In addition, a striking contrast is created between the different inflorescences and flower shapes.
Combine fan flower with stone aster
It becomes really romantic when the stone aster with its lush flowers moves next to the fan flower. They go together because they need the sun to produce a generous display of flowers. Place the two in the foreground of a bed and at a little distance from each other, as the stone asters like to spread out a bit.
Combine fan flowers in the balcony box or in the pot
The fan flower can form wonderfully overhanging on the edge of a balcony box. In addition, hanging petunias and hanging geraniums, for example, look downright sensational. Make sure that the flower colors coordinate with each other and that there is no wild confusion in the overall picture.
The following plants go well with the fan flower in the balcony box, but also in the pot:
- Hanging Petunias
- Lobelias
- Hanging geraniums
- Fuchsias
- two-tooth
- Liquorice Strawflower
