Perrennial Trio Dublin Mix

Overview and Key Features

The Perennial Trio 'Dublin Mix' is a pre-mixed combination of three complementary herbaceous perennials grown together in a single pot or planting scheme. These trios are curated to provide season-long interest, textural contrast, and a cohesive colour palette—often including combinations like Echinacea, Grass and Senecio angel wings also can use Coreopsis, and Salvia or Nepeta, Rudbeckia, Gaura.

These mixes are perfect for gardeners who want effortless planting combinations, offering a balanced mix of height, colour, and bloom time. They’re ideal for border highlights, large containers, or instant garden impact.

• Height range: Typically 30–60 cm, depending on varieties

• Spread: 40–60 cm per trio

• Flowering period: Late spring through early autumn

• Growth habit: Upright, mounding, or spreading, depending on varieties included

• Foliage: Varied—typically includes a mix of green, grey-green, or fine-textured leaves

• Type: Hardy herbaceous perennials

Positioning and Planting Conditions

This trio thrives when planted in sunny locations with good air flow and free-draining soil.

• Light Requirements:

  • Needs full sun (6+ hours/day) for best flowering and compact growth

  • Will tolerate very light shade but may reduce flower output

• Soil Conditions:

  • Prefers well-drained, fertile soil

  • Add compost to enrich poor soils or grit to improve drainage

  • Suitable for containers, borders, and raised beds

• Planting Tips:

  • Plant in spring or early autumn

  • Space at least 40–50 cm apart if separating components

  • Water in thoroughly and mulch lightly to conserve moisture

Watering, Feeding, and General Maintenance

These mixed perennials are chosen for ease of care, but will perform best with consistent seasonal maintenance.

• Watering:

  • Water regularly after planting until established

  • During summer, water when the topsoil feels dry—especially in containers

  • Avoid waterlogging

• Feeding:

  • Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring

  • Optionally supplement with a high-potash liquid feed monthly to boost blooms

• Deadheading and Pruning:

  • Deadhead faded blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering

  • Cut back in late autumn or early spring to clear old stems and promote fresh growth

• Dividing:

  • Separate and divide individual plants every 2–3 years if desired

  • This helps prevent overcrowding and maintains vigour

Design and Companion Uses

The 'Dublin Mix' is excellent for gardeners who want professional-looking planting with minimal effort.

• Best Uses:

  • Instant impact in containers

  • Centrepieces in sunny borders

  • Excellent for pollinator-friendly gardens

  • Use for gift plants or front-door displays

• Companion Plants:

  • If planting into larger beds, surround with grasses, Heuchera, or dwarf Lavenders

  • Use with Eryngium, Scabiosa, or low-growing Sedum for more structure and colour

  • Avoid aggressive spreaders that may outcompete smaller components

Wildlife and Seasonal Interest

• Pollinator Value:

  • Most plants in the trio will be highly attractive to bees and butterflies

  • Flowers in succession through the season, supporting extended pollinator activity

• Seasonal Appeal:

  • Spring: New foliage and early blooming varieties (e.g. Nepeta)

  • Summer: Peak bloom of Echinacea, Gaura, or Rudbeckia

  • Autumn: Many varieties offer long-lasting colour and seed heads

• Winter Care:

  • Cut back faded stems in late autumn or leave some for wildlife interest

  • Apply mulch to protect root zones in colder regions

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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