Blooming by the Beach: Top Performers for Fylde Coast Gardens
Living on the Fylde Coast brings undeniable beauty, but it can also pose challenges for your garden. We've curated a collection of plants that are known to thrive in coastal conditions, bringing colour and life to your beachside haven.
Planter at Rossall Beach with driftwood shelter boards. Photo Credit: visitfyldecoast
Erigeron (Sea Daisy): A cheerful daisy that flowers all the way from spring to autumn! Erigeron boasts a long flowering season, with its happy blooms adding a pop of colour to borders, rockeries, or anywhere that needs a little brightening.
Geraniums: Seaside patios wouldn't be the same without these beloved plants. Geraniums come in an array of colours, offering endless possibilities to brighten your outdoor space. Plus, low and hardy varieties can handle the challenges of coastal living with ease.
Dianthus (Carnation): Fragrant and charming, Dianthus adds a touch of cottage-style whimsy to your borders. These flowering perennials come in vibrant shades of pink, red, and white, and thrive in well-drained soil, making them a perfect choice for the Fylde Coast.
Hemerocallis (Daylily): Low-maintenance doesn't have to mean boring! Daylilies are superstars when it comes to low-effort colour. Their blooms appear throughout the summer, with new ones constantly taking the stage, ensuring your garden stays vibrant for weeks on end.
Salvia: Looking to add some drama to your borders? Look no further than Salvia! These beautiful plants boast tall, upright flower spikes in a range of vibrant colours, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies for a buzzing spectacle.
Agapanthus (African Lily): Architectural beauty with showstopping blooms, Agapanthus offers both in stunning shades of blue, purple, or white. These stunning perennials thrive in coastal conditions, tolerating salt spray, and even some drought.
Convolvulus (Silverbush): Sun-loving Convolvulus, an RHS Award winner, boasts year-round silver foliage and springtime blooms that attract bees, making it a rockery garden gem. In the background of our photo, you can spot phormium which is an excellent choice for seaside gardens too.
Eryngium (Sea Holly): This architectural gem brings a touch of sculpture to your coastal garden. Sea Holly boasts stunning steel-blue flower heads and spiky foliage, adding a unique element to your landscape. Plus, it thrives in dry, sandy soil and requires minimal watering once established.
Armeria (Sea Thrift): Don't let its compact size fool you! Ameria packs a punch with masses of vibrant pink, purple, or white flowers that erupt throughout the summer. This low-growing plant can thrive in dry conditions and poor soil, making it a perfect choice for sunny spots in your coastal haven.
Even though these plants are known for thriving by the sea, it's important to remember that some may perform better than others depending on the specific conditions in your Fylde Coast garden. Factors like the severity of wind and salt spray, the amount of sunlight a particular spot receives, and even your soil drainage can influence how well a plant thrives.
At The Plant Place, we're passionate about helping you create a flourishing outdoor space. That's why we recommend chatting with our friendly team to discuss the specifics of your garden and choose the plants that will truly shine in your unique seaside environment.
