Gardens with Color Combos and Foliage Factor
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Unifying blooming and foliage plants in gardens has become a popular trend because it allows homeowners to think outside the box of traditional flower beds. From bold plant selection contrasts to color continuity, understanding bloom and foliage combinations will lead to an alluring escape in any backyard.
Ambiance Matters
Foliage is all about leaf shape, vein coloration, outlines and textures. Some foliage selections are tall and dramatic others are soft, and petite. Arrangements often focus on creating a mood, drawing the eye outward or upward and creating dimension.
The blue-green leaves of Heucherella 'Tapestry' are accented with deep-red veins which complement dark foliage plants such as the deep purple of Heuchera 'Plum Royale.' These two plants from Terra Nova Nurseries work well together to infuse drama and fullness to beds or containers.
Two other options from the growers of Garden Splendor varieties include Sedum 'Angelina' with yellow foliage that makes a stunning ground cover or container plant and Sorbaria 'Sem' boasting a chartreuse leaf accented with bronze-red tips that turn green in summer.
Learn more about these plants and gardening tips at www.terranovanurseries.com
and www.gardensplendor.com.
