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Clashing plants colour fix

cosmos@cosmos

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#1 · 6th July 2022, 4:53 pm

Quote from cosmos on 6th July 2022, 4:53 pm

Hello ? 

I have a problem corner that is making my head hurt. The planting combination is not working but I can't think of a solution. I want to keep the fuschia but not sure how to plant with these bright green leaves.  I think the coreopsis has to be moved! But I thought the red alstromeria and burgundy astrantia tied in with the fuschia colours? Help!

Hello ? 

I have a problem corner that is making my head hurt. The planting combination is not working but I can't think of a solution. I want to keep the fuschia but not sure how to plant with these bright green leaves.  I think the coreopsis has to be moved! But I thought the red alstromeria and burgundy astrantia tied in with the fuschia colours? Help!

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Last edited on 6th July 2022, 5:14 pm by Lee Garden Ninja

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#2 · 6th July 2022, 5:18 pm

Quote from Lee Garden Ninja on 6th July 2022, 5:18 pm

Hi Cosmos

Thanks for getting in touch about your clashing border! 

Colour combinations in the garden can be tricky. I think that borders just a bit too hot with too much clash. It burns itself out. 

Try adding some purple to the border. Switch out one of the hotter plants for a purple Salvia or Verbena. That should chill things out for you! 

You can watch more in flower bed design here! 

https://youtu.be/h7DfM3xqfR4

Hi Cosmos

Thanks for getting in touch about your clashing border! 

Colour combinations in the garden can be tricky. I think that borders just a bit too hot with too much clash. It burns itself out. 

Try adding some purple to the border. Switch out one of the hotter plants for a purple Salvia or Verbena. That should chill things out for you! 

You can watch more in flower bed design here! 

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Last edited on 6th July 2022, 5:24 pm by Lee Garden Ninja

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#3 · 6th July 2022, 5:41 pm

Quote from cosmos on 6th July 2022, 5:41 pm

Thanks I will try that. Love your You Tube videos

Thanks I will try that. Love your You Tube videos

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