Seaside perennials - I do like to be beside the seaside

Planting and maintenance:

This scheme is not designed for waterlogged or heavy soil, but rather for well-drained reasonably shallow and even poor soil. Once planted, however, plants near the sea can dry out very quickly, and should be regularly watered, especially if planted on a slope or during a dry spell. Many of the plants will set seed, and therefore move from place to place as the garden matures. This is particularly true for Verbena bonariensis, Erigeron karvinskianus and Armeria maritima, so you you may end up getting more of these plants than you would bargained for! If this is the case, weed out young seedlings from wherever you don’t want them, and let them grow in any patches you want filled. Cutting down plant stems after flowering will prevent seeds from forming and will also encourage plants to send out more blooms. Ideally, these plants should be mulched with gravel, manure or garden compost to keep them in good health.

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Plants in this scheme:

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