Red Packs a Punch!
When you use bold colors to accent your garden, it introduces a sense of dimension and visual tension. Every element of your garden deserves to be appreciated and noticed. In application, no color will demand your attention like Red, so consider introducing some to add vibrancy and wonderment.
Red is typically a color associated with passion, energy, and danger, not the grace and elegance people typically seek in a garden. However, the playful balance between muted colors, natural greens, dark foliage and color is a great way to provide interest.
Most gardens are comprised of natural greens, showing their many shades. The color RED packs the greatest punch, because of its complimentary position to GREEN on the color wheel. Opposites attract!!!
Heuchera ‘Fire Alarm’ – Coral Bells
Sempervivum ‘Ruby Heart’ Hens & Chicks Succulents
Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ – Blood Grass
Phormium ‘Evening Glow – New Zealand Flax
Sedum ‘Ruby Mantle’ – Stonecrop
Sedum ‘Red Wiggle’ – Stonecrop
Lychnis ‘Lumina Bronze Leaf Red’ – Campion Flower
Aquilegia ‘Red & White’ – Columbine Flower
Heuchera sanguinea ‘Coral Petite’ – Coral Bells
Crocosmia ‘Diablito™’ – Montbretia
Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Grenade’ – Ice Plant
Callistemon ‘Woodlander’s Red’ – Bottlebrush Tree