This perennial, which originates in North America, has already conquered the hearts of many plant lovers. On the one hand, the Prachtscharte looks great and, on the other hand, is extremely easy to care for and undemanding. But which partners from the plant kingdom suit her?
Which plants can the glossy char be combined with?
Plants such as sweet candle, yarrow, lavender, purple coneflower, phlox, coneflower and ornamental grasses such as switchgrass and dewdrop grass go well with the splendor. Companion plants that have similar location requirements, flowering times and harmonious flower colors are ideal.
What factors should you consider when combining the splendor?
When looking for suitable companion plants, consider the following characteristics of the magnificent charcoal:
- Flower color: violet, pink or white
- Flowering time: July to September
- Site requirements: sunny, loose and well-drained soil
- Growth height: 40 to 90 cm
There are colors that harmonize particularly well with those of the glossy flowers. It's best to choose specific planting partners whose colors match or contrast with the splendor.
It is recommended to combine the magnificent charcoal with plants that are also in bloom from July until late summer.
Since the magnolia tree needs a sunny location, its companion plants should also be able to grow in such a place.
Combine splendor in the bed or in the bucket
A typical prairie bed can receive a valuable addition with the magnificent notch. But it can also be found decoratively in other herbaceous beds, as long as its neighbors match its appearance. For example, combinations with flowering perennials that have different flower shapes look quite magical. In addition, ornamental grasses also like to nestle against magnificent slits and surround them with their long stalks.
The following plants are a striking match for the Prachtscharte:
- Magnificent candle
- Yarrow
- Lavender
- Purple Coneflower
- Phlox
- Sun Bride
- Ornamental grasses such as switchgrass and dewdrop grass
Combine magnificent spruce with purple coneflower
How about a symphony of white flowers? Combine a white coneflower with the white purple coneflower 'Alba'. Not only do they harmonize with each other in terms of color, but the contrast between the different flower shapes creates tension. In addition, the two have similar location requirements and bloom from summer to the beginning of autumn.
Combine yarrow with yarrow
The yarrow likes it in full sun just as much as the yarrow and it even agrees with their soil requirements. Purple splendors in combination with red yarrow are wonderful for this combination. This creates an eye-catcher that lasts all summer long.
Combine magnificent charcoal with switchgrass
Among the ornamental grasses, switchgrass in particular is ideal for coexistence with the spruce grass. It spans the flower spikes with ease and creates a moving color spectacle in autumn with its golden yellow to red stalks. However, it is best to plant the switchgrass behind the spruce so that it does not cover it with its higher growth.
Combine splendor as a bouquet in a vase
The splendor breathes both playfulness and elegance into a bouquet of flowers. Flowers such as daisies and yellow coneflowers can create beautiful accents. Arrangements consisting of a handful of purple glossy marguerites with a few white daisies and a few yellow coneflowers are noteworthy, for example. You can round off the bouquet with sweet thistles, feather grass or the delicate flowers of the blue rue.
- Yellow Coneflower
- Marguerite
- Phlox
- Blue Diamond
- Feather grass
- Sweet Thistle
