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Perennial Gardening
It is easy as A, B, C, 1, 2, 3!
We have given each plant 2 identifying symbols. The ABC’s in blocks represent 3 different
bloom times. The 123’s in different shapes represent each plant’s growth habit and height.
You will want to use #1 plants in the back of your beds for height in odd numbered plantings...
Remember it’s more visually appealing to plant in sets of 3, 5 and so forth!
The #2 plants provide a robust backdrop to your border plants and fi ll the empty spaces left by
your tall plants.
Finally, the #3 plants provide a brilliant splash of color in front and draw the eye deeper into
your perennial paradise. The ABC’s of bloom time will add season long color, making it easy
for the gardener on the go to have their own perennial paradise!
A,B,C & 1,2,3 Perennial Gardening!
Our plants are meant to be used in the back or center of
a garden bed for height. Many plants, such as Perennial
Grasses, are excellent for screening or hiding fences. To fi ll in the
middle of your garden, plants are perfect. And for the edge of
your Perennial Paradise, use plants, which are 12” or shorter.
Once you have all your numbers in order, make sure you also
have a good mix of As, Bs and Cs to provide color all season long.
Joe Pye, Gateway is an excellent tall plant (#1) that looks great
at the back or in the middle of a garden bed. Many Flowering
Shrubs also make great #1 plants! Joe Pye is also a letter “C”,
showing its color late in the season.
Look for these symbols on our signage,
website and in our 2011 Bordine
Plant Guide. They will help you plan
your Perennial Paradise!
= April-May
= June-July
= Aug.-Oct.
= Tall > 24”
= Mid 12 - 24”
= Border < 12”
Mid Plants (#2s) are the fi ller or middle
height plants in any garden. Plants
like this mid-size Hosta are excellent
choices!
Many Perennials make great border plants (#3s).
Using Annuals like these Impatiens, as your
#3 plant, is another great option to give color all
season long!