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Looking for a substitute

14 years ago

Last summer I planted some English Daisies along an edge of one of my beds, they did ok. I am, however, looking for a subtitute with a similar look. It can be either annual or perennial. The area I am planting in is sunny and will get the brunt of the hottest part of the day.

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vetivert8
14 years ago
Allysum/Lobularia might be useful. Comes in white, pink, 'purple' and is similarly low-growing.

Another possible is the annual Dianthus chinensis 'Strawberry Parfait'.

Bedding begonias will also give you that deep pink, pink, white colour mix and you can decide between green or bronze leaves for extra effect.

Ageratum. Dwarf Antirrhinum. Bedding Dahlia. Annual Verbena. All possibles for full sun and generally cope with drier conditions.
nmchilltown
Original Author
14 years ago
Appreciate the suggestions. I didn't even think about verbena or dahlia. Definately will look into those options now though, Thanks.
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