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Border Of Flowers:
A border of flowers needs a certain amount of space to be effective. The minimum requirements are 4 x 12ft. If the border of flowers is any smaller than this you should restrict the number of plants used to six or seven different types, ensuring that they provide a good mix of flowers and foliage over a long period of the year.WHEN DESIGNING a border of flowers, never think of a plant in isolation: judge it as a companion for its neighbors. Plants should always be positioned to show one another off, not simply planted in the soil. Rely on leaf shape, color and texture even more than on flowers. The leaves are in evidence for most of the year (all year if they are evergreen), whereas flowers are fleeting. You will find that almost all flowers have more impact if they are shown off by a backdrop of handsome foliage than if they have to sit in mid-air. Also choose your plants with seasons of interest in mind. Make sure there is at least a handful of flowers, fruits and bright foliage to see you through the winter until the colorful spring show begins once -• more and the garden comes alive.
Cosmos daisies (Cosmos bipinnatus), have been in every garden that we've ever had. They produce all summer long, make great cut flowers, and even the lacy foliage grows to good effect in the border of flowers. Plants are tall and perfect for the back of the border of flowers. Look for 'Can-dystripe' with white petals edged with crimson or 'Sea Shells', the new flower that has petals that curve in on themselves like delicate denizens of the sea. Plants like full sun, are half-hardy annuals, and take about 5 days for germination.
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