A front garden on the south side has the ideal framework for Mediterranean flair. Balanced planting is important to ensure that your floral flagship is presented in a representative manner throughout the year. Read here how the Mediterranean front garden design succeeds north of the Alps.
Oleander in the front yard awakens Mediterranean feelings
Stylish tub plants for the Mediterranean front yard
The floral ambassadors from the Mediterranean are not hardy in our regions. From mid-May, the magnificent plants are allowed to leave their winter quarters to stage themselves as beauties in pots in the front yard. The following types and varieties have been proven to be suitable for maritime front garden design:
- Olive tree (Olea europaea), the gnarled, primitive character from the Mediterranean
- Oleander (Nerium oleander), the epitome of lavish flowering
- Pomegranate (Punica granatum) brings us colorful flowers and unique fruits
- Lemon tree (Citrus limon) enchants with white flowers, shiny green leaves and golden-yellow fruits
Home gardeners with a small front yard simply raise classic trees and shrubs from southern climes into decorative standard trees. In the original terracotta pot, oleanders, pomegranates and other magnificent specimens unfold their maritime magic without expansive growth.
Hardy perennials with southern charm
A colorful array of beautiful perennials creates a Mediterranean ambience and is still hardy. Therefore, supplement your front garden with the following plants so that a well-groomed, stylish Mediterranean feeling dominates outside of the warm season:
- True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) with blue, white or pink flowers
- Mediterranean snowball (Viburnum tinus) with white-pink flowers from March to April
- Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' (Photinia fraseri) with spectacular red leaf sprouting in spring
- Pelargoniums (Pelargonium), the summer bloomers in wonderful colors
- Torch lilies (Kniphofia uvaria) inspire with bright red flower candles from June to October
- Coneflower (Rudbeckia) sets Mediterranean accents with bright yellow flowers
Of course, fragrant herbal beauties from the Mediterranean should not be missing in the planting plan. These include magnificently flowering sage (Salvia officinalis or Salvia nemorosa), seductively scented thyme (Thymus) and aromatic oregano (Origanum vulgare). In a sunny, sheltered spot, these herbal plants can stay in the front yard all year round.
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With dry stone walls and paved areas made of natural stone, you can create an authentic setting in the Mediterranean front yard. Light beige limestone is predestined for a southern ambience. With a well-padded budget, fine antique marble is on the shortlist as a valuable floor covering for paths, areas and terraces.