7 ideas for pairing Kalimeris
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To discover and plant in the garden without delay, Kalimeris are lovely hardy perennial plants that are easy to grow, with daisy-like flowering similar to that of asters and a natural appearance. Their ease of cultivation makes them essential for borders, where, when combined with bushes and floriferous perennials, they allow even beginner gardeners to create stunningly beautiful scenes. Discover our varieties of Kalimeris and ways to combine them in the garden.
At the edge of a terrace in a simple and minimalist garden
With its constellation of soft violet-blue flowers, Kalimeris incisa ‘Blue Star’ finds its place in a simple and elegant display, accompanied by Stachys byzantina as groundcover. To punctuate the bed and add verticality, Ligustrum jonandrum in ball form on stems is planted at regular intervals. Here, the Kalimeris will bloom from June to September, and the plants of Stachys – also known as “lamb’s ear” due to their very fuzzy foliage – will flower in long pink spikes from June to August. The Ligustrum, commonly referred to as privet, are evergreen and deep green. Trimmed into balls on stems of 60 to 80 cm, they are very easy to maintain as topiary and adapt to all types of soil and growing conditions. We are here in a bed at the edge of a terrace, with a simple, clean, and fairly modern style. In case of space constraints or depending on the layout, these perennials and bushes can be planted in large planters for an equally decorative effect, provided regular watering and annual fertiliser applications are maintained.
Ligustrum jonandrum on stem, Kalimeris incisa ‘Blue Star’ and Stachys byzantina
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In the height of summer, the sun highlights the flowering, colours, and scents of the purple stems of Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’ and the cut flower arrangements of Kalimeris pinnatifida var. hortensis, bright and compact, white with a yellow centre. The purple colour of Trifolium Rubens and the abundant airy foliage of Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’ bring lightness and height to the ensemble. This flowerbed, where the perennials are covered in blooms, can be placed in the sun, ideally in light, cool soil with majestic trees and bushes in the background, for an easy-to-plant and maintain summer effect. Here, Kalimeris pinnatifida var. hortensis adds freshness and brightness. It reaches about 60 cm in height, and its lovely white daisies are borne on upright stems.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’, Kalimeris pinnatifida var. hortensis, Trifolium Rubens and Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’
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In all elegance in a white garden
The white garden theme is a must-have in landscaping. Elegant, understated, and bright, the Kalimeris incisa ‘Madiva’ pairs beautifully with the Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’, which boasts wonderful pure white inflorescences. The Toona sinensis ‘Flamingo’ enhances the scene with the colour of its foliage: a lovely pink hue in early spring, vibrant green in summer, and then a coppery golden yellow in autumn. This is a deciduous tree that will reach around ten metres when mature. The large grass Miscanthus sinensis ‘Cosmopolitan’ will serve as a backdrop, as it can grow up to 2m tall, while at the front, clumps of Japanese grass Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ will provide lovely golden yellow touches.
Kalimeris incisa ‘Madiva’, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Phantom’, Toona sinensis ‘Flamingo’, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Cosmopolitan’ and Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
In a mixed border of perennials with fresh and bright colours
A fresh display with summer flowerings of Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’ and the unique white spikes of Lysimachia clethroides. Coming up next: Kalimeris mongolica ‘Antonia’ and its lovely soft pink flowers with a yellow centre. This variety of Kalimeris grows to a height of 80cm with a spread of 50cm. Native to Central Asia, it is known as the “Mongolian Aster.” It is very floriferous and as easy to grow as other varieties. The Buenos Aires Verbenas: Verbena bonariensis add a touch of lightness with their deep mauve inflorescences.
Echinacea purpurea Double Decker, Lysimachia clethroides, Kalimeris mongolica ‘Antonia’ and Verbena bonariensis
Associated with easy-care perennials in a natural style
Kalimeris naturally finds its place in gardens with a rustic and “no-frills” look: the ornamental garlic Allium Millenium with its bright pink pom-poms complements the more spiky thistles Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’, giving a true identity to this harmony of perennial plants. The Euphorbia Characias ‘Humpty Dumpty’ brightens the scene with its glaucous green inflorescences, while the sage Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ pairs beautifully in the foreground with the groundcover Kalimeris incisa ‘Nana Blue’, pale blue with a yellow centre. The variety we are interested in here is quite small, reaching a size of 40cm in all directions, making it ideal for planting at the border. Its beautiful daisies are star-shaped and stand out against the light green leaves.
Allium Millenium, Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’, Euphorbia Characias ‘Humpty Dumpty’, Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ and Kalimeris incisa ‘Nana Blue’
In a large colourful bed by the pond
In a floriferous bed by a water feature, Daylily ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’ showcases large purple-pink flowers, complementing the golden yellow of Hemerocallis citrina. Balls of boxwood Buxus sempervirens structure the display. Clumps of Kalimeris yomena ‘Shogun’, with its lovely deciduous foliage variegated with cream and topped with small lilac-blue flowers, complete this arrangement with a flowering period from June to September. At the back of the bed, Cornus sericea ‘White Gold’ brightens the scene with its variegated foliage that echoes that of the Kalimeris. Of medium height, around 60 cm, they integrate easily and tolerate garden soil conditions that are rather cool.
Daylily ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’, Hemerocallis citrina, Buxus sempervirens shaped into balls, Kalimeris yomena ‘Shogun’ and Cornus sericea ‘White Gold’
In an autumn composition
Late Summer Display with Beautiful Perennials and Grasses! The Aster dumosus ‘Kristina’ with white flowers and a golden centre are lovely compact perennials, reaching 40cm in all directions, forming floriferous clumps perfect for borders. They are a wonderful companion when planted in the ground alongside the spikes of the grass Calamagrostis brachytricha and the long pink flowering of Kalimeris mongolica ‘Antonia’. The dense, lush foliage of the carpets of Hardy geraniums sanguineum ‘Elke’ is adorned with fuchsia pink flowers. The scene takes on autumn hues thanks to the Helenium Windley and Hybrid Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’. Ideal for planting in beds along a path or in large groups for a natural and low-maintenance display, in rather cool garden soil in full sun or partial shade.
Aster dumosus ‘Kristina’, Calamagrostis brachytricha, Kalimeris mongolica ‘Antonia’, Hardy geraniums sanguineum ‘Elke’, Helenium Windley and Hybrid Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’.
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