Associating Colors With The Garden: Which Palettes To Favor?

Did you know that there are 3 color palettes that will allow you to create a cheerful, dynamic or soothing outdoor space? So, it is entirely possible and our team will show you how to do it. Nothing like pretty plants full of colors for a modern garden. In addition, the choice of the palette depends on the atmosphere you want to achieve. Use pastel shades if you want to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. For a more vibrant garden, red and purple flowers are a great idea. On the other hand, for a feeling of tranquility, consider white and blue hues. In order to give your garden a balanced look, it is advisable to limit the number of colors used to five.

How to combine colors with the garden to obtain a warm and welcoming atmosphere?

Let's start with the first palette, the goal of which is to create a warm garden where you can relax. Here it is the following colors, pictured above: blue-green, light green, orchid, eggshell and purple. Pastel shades are extremely pleasant, harmonious and welcoming. Therefore, they are a great idea for the forecourt, for example. It is also possible to incorporate a more saturated shade such as dark green into it. That's it, associating colors with the garden is not at all a complicated task.

In the stunning garden above, the designer has designed pretty flower beds where pastel shades are paired with silvery foliage plants. We notice white peonies, whorled sage, pink alliums, silver russian sage, woolly prickly pear and Ilex glabra.

By focusing on pastel tones like blue and purple, you will create a calmer vibe. In the same garden, the Nepetes harmonize wonderfully with other plants in order to create a soothing sensation.

The garden pictured above glorifies the pastel colors which create a superb decoration around the gray furniture. It is a superb zone of relaxation allowing the inhabitants to admire the pretty blooms. In addition, the trees provide romantic shady corners.

The soothing bloom of Foxglove and pale pink peonies echo to bring color to the green space. Also consider adopting evergreen shrubs. This is all about the first palette that allows you to associate colors with the garden in a warm way. Let's see what the second could offer us.

How to combine colors with the garden for a “dramatic” and dynamic look?

The second color palette we have prepared includes more captivating colors that tend to energize and sublimate the outdoor space. These are more intense shades such as pomegranate, dark purple, ocher, periwinkle and gray-green. These shades create an attractive look that will not go unnoticed. The gardens declined in such a rich palette of colors shine throughout the year and more precisely at the end of summer and in autumn. During this period the tones are more saturated.

But how do you combine colors with the garden in order to give it a dynamic appearance? It is advisable to combine shades so that each plant stands out. For example, in this seaside garden on Bainbridge Island, Washington, Wood Sage as well as Snowflakes (Nepeta racemosa) contrast with the orange bloom of the California Poppy.

On the image above is illustrated the same garden which proves once again that it is very important to associate the colors well with the garden. Here, we notice the Turkish sage with yellow flowers (Phlomis russeliana) which grows between dark purple sage and Berberis while creating a nice contrast.

This is another idea of combining colors with the garden. The flashy shades of pretty Hélénie contrast nicely with the dark plum foliage of Physocarpus opulifolius "Diabolo".

And what do you think of this floral border? So here the right combination of colors is also essential. By opting for a palette advocating orange and purple shades, the designers have created a real gem. The species used are Benoît and Knautia macedonica.

How to associate colors with the garden in order to achieve a serene atmosphere?

The third and final color palette includes five shades that contribute to a serene vibe. We notice green, sage green, white, dark blue and sky blue. Blue and white flowers create a calming landscape. So, you can see that, with regard to this palette, lighter shades are preferred. To better match colors to the garden, consider incorporating evergreen plants.

The designer of this garden, located in Westport, Connecticut, bet on the mix of hydrangeas with white and blue flowers, blue speedwell, blue-purple nephews and white roses.

Plants with blue and white flowers are ideal for planting near the pool. Opt for hydrangeas with large white or blue leaves by combining them with a white ornamental grass, for example. The smooth surface of the swimming pool reflects the sky which brings more beauty to the garden.

In the end, matching colors to the garden turns out to be a very easy task. In the garden above, the lavender-blue blossoms of Russian sage blend with the lush white bloom of hydrangeas as well as the evergreen foliage of boxwood while contributing to the calming ambiance.