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August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden

When the rest of your garden is taking a late summer snooze, the August Afternoons perennial garden will wake you up with its engaging display of pinks and blues. By combining a pleasing mixture of grasses, flower forms, and colors, this hummingbird and butterfly-attracting garden comes into bloom in August and continues through September. These easy-care plants thrive in most parts of the US and grow well in ordinary garden soil with full sun. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). Save $15 off the single plant price of $205.83!

Zones5 - 9
Advantages
Attract Butterflies
Attract Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Annual Rainfall
10 to 20"
20 to 30"
30 to 40"
Bloom TimeEarly summer to mid fall
ShippingShipping begins the week of May 6th, 2019 Learn More…
SizeGarden of 17 Plants
SKUHC017040

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

  • If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
  • If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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Regular Price $176.83 Sale $159.15
Per Garden of 17 Plants
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Yes, the spring garden is easy to plant with lots of blooming perennials; but keeping things colorful through the summer months and into fall takes some study and planning. The August Afternoons perennial garden does this for you, bringing together a wonderful assortment of perennials and ornamental grasses. Designed by David Salman, founder and chief horticulturist of High Country Gardens, the garden blooms in shades of blue, pink and ivory, from mid-summer through early fall. Not only does this garden add color, texture and fragrance to your landscape but numerous hummingbirds and butterflies will also be attracted by these nectar-rich plants.
This collection has a total of 17 plants including:
(1) each of Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus, Agastache 'Ava' and Perovskia Blue Spires
(2) each of Echinacea purpurea Magnus and Lavandula angustifolia Mitcham Gray
(3) each of Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' and Sedum 'Autumn Fire'
(4) each of Origanum 'Rotkugel'
*We reserve the right to substitute a plant with similar attributes.

Save $15 off the single plant price of $205.83! Garden covers a 5' wide x 10' long (50 sq. ft.) area and comes complete with planting diagram and maintenance guide.

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SKUHC017040
Item Package Size
Garden of 17 Plants
Common Name
August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden
Botanical Name
August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Early summer to mid fall
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil
Soil Moisture
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
Amount Of Rain
10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40"
Advantages
Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly
Ideal Region
West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Planting Time
Spring / Summer, Fall
Item Unit Of Measure
Garden of 17 Plants
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides
Planting and Caring for Pre-Planned Gardens & Collections

Soil Preparation: Remember that proper soil preparation is the key to healthy, vigorous blooming perennials. Use Yum Yum Mix and a high quality compost at recommended rates to prepare the soil. Inoculate the plant roots with Plant Success mycorrhizal inoculant. Planting: Plant according to the mature size of the plant. Don’t be tempted to put the plants too close based on their size in the pots. They’ll grow quickly and cover the space shown in the planting map. (Maps included only with Pre-Planned Gardens, not Collections.)

Fertilizing: Once annually in mid-fall, after plants begin to go dormant. Use Yum Yum Mix or Yum Yum Mix Winterizer at recommended rates to improve the soil and provide essential plant nutrients.Use it with high quality compost, mix half and half by volume and spread on top of the soil. Scratch it in lightly and water thoroughly. It is also beneficial to treat the plant roots with Plant Success® mycorrhizal root inoculant if you didn’t do so at planting time. (Inoculation only needs to be done once.)

Mulching: In arid climates mulching is very beneficial. Coarse textured composts, shredded leaves, pine needles and composted bark are all excellent mulch materials. Apply to a depth of 1-2 inches. Replenish annually (or as needed).

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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Zone 2Shipping begins the week of May 20th, 2019
Zone 3Shipping begins the week of May 20th, 2019
Zone 4Shipping begins the week of May 20th, 2019
Zone 5Shipping begins the week of May 6th, 2019
Zone 6Shipping begins the week of May 6th, 2019
Zone 7Shipping begins the week of May 6th, 2019
Zone 8Shipping begins the week of May 6th, 2019
Zone 9Shipping begins the week of May 6th, 2019
Zone 10Shipping begins the week of May 6th, 2019
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