The majority of the planting remains consistent from the summer months. Along with the grasses taking greater precedence, as the Agapanthus bid their final farewell, a series of Asters take their place along the garden’s path and around its perimeter.
We have carefully selected 6 varieties of relatively low-growing Asters, to add a gentle border of blue and purple tones around the Dahlia garden. Along with the Asters there will also be 9 varieties of grasses, split into two distinct groups; those that intersect the ‘rooms’ and those that form the central spine of the border either side. Much like the Asters, the intersecting grasses do not overly impose upon the blanket of colour created by the Dahlias. They provide a new texture and soft depth to the visual experience. The grass spine however, contrasts strongly with the subtler planting seen elsewhere in this garden. Towards the end of summer and into autumn, 3 mixed grasses including Panicum Vergatum ‘rehnbraun’ all spike through the centre of the border at twice the height of the surrounding plants, holding high their glorious, purple seed heads.
All our 112 varieties of Dahlias should continue to flower throughout autumn, finally finishing with the first frost of winter.