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Sat, Nov 9, 13 at 18:02
| I popped for some pastel pink and peach double snapdragons for pots this year and having a terrible time finding a low annual that really flatters them. Alyssum and lobelia don't seem too great. Googled -- zilch. Anybody have an idea? TIA |
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| Awww, I was going to suggest alyssum! :-) What about pansies in a contrasting or complimentary color AND alyssum? |
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- Posted by started_with_bean Zone 5--MA (My Page) on Sun, Nov 10, 13 at 16:18
| How about blue daze Evovolus or white Bacopa? The bacopa does well in cool weather, and they both like full sun and they are low growing. Nasturtiums? |
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| Bingo on the pansies - went to the nursery & bought mellow pinky-violet with dark blotch. No Evolvulus (same as Evovolus ?) at nursery. Had one that died over the winter. But I got a Convolvulus. Love them both. Bacopa - hadn't thought of that. Or nastursiums. Thank you. Never thought these pretty snaps would be difficult combiners. |
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| Since double snapdragons are so full-on and visually complex my thoughts would go to something plainer as a foil, probably a foliage plant, and maybe a trailer, as a contrast, rather than more flowers. Something like Helichrysum petiolare (probably perennial for you). But maybe under a stronger sun than we get adding yet more colour could work. All a matter of taste. |
This post was edited by floral_uk on Tue, Nov 12, 13 at 12:47
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| Thanks Floral. I agree. You've put your finger on the problem. The pansy I got is called 'Mammoth Pink Berry' and altho I was reluctant about its bloom size, its color, and plainess, seemed to work. If the pot in full bloom looks well I'll share a pic! Heliychrysum petiolare is a rampant perrenial grower here. Even a rooted cutting takes over. Needs a belligerent companion to keep it in check. |
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| That's a pretty pansy, iris gal...I love that color. I'm also a fan of of the clear hybrids...they serve the purpose of an accent plant beautifully. |
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