SPRINGSHINE ® FORSYTHIA
ENCHANTED FOREST ® COLLECTION
IMPISH ELF ™ PIERIS
Spring Awakens
NUCCIO’S PEARL CAMELLIA
SPRINGSHINE ® FORSYTHIA
ENCHANTED FOREST ™ COLLECTION
IMPISH ELF ™ PIERIS
ENDLESS HELLEBORE
This early-blooming plant palette embodies the excitement of an awakening garden by striking the fine balance of refreshing chill with sunny warmth. Spring begins with the unfolding of the large, soft-pink blooms of Nuccio’s Pearl Camellia (Zones 8-10). Then, the crisp white flowers and green foliage of Endless Hellebore (Zones 5-9) play the counterpart to the warmth of Springshine® Forsythia (Zones 4-9) and the lively pink of Enchanted Forest® Collection Impish Elf™ Pieris (Zones 6-8).
ENDLESS HELLEBORE
NUCCIO’S PEARL CAMELLIA
SUMMERTIME BLUES ™ CHASTE TREE
MAJOR WHEELER CORAL HONEYSUCKLE
Sweet and Spicy
PINK PEARL AGASTACHE
SUMMERTIME BLUES ™ CHASTE TREE
MAJOR WHEELER CORAL HONEYSUCKLE
The gentle blush of Pink Pearl Agastache (Zones 6-10) and the demure purple of Summertime™ Blues Chaste Tree (Zones 5-9) look soft and sweet as they thrive in dry, hot conditions. But don’t let their coy appearance fool you — these droughttolerant, pollinator-friendly choices are tough as nails. Finish the look by sprinkling in a spicy hue to rev things up a bit; Major Wheeler Coral Honeysuckle (Zones 4-8) is the perfect choice — and the hummingbirds will agree!
PINK PEARL AGASTACHE
Modern Cottage
ALL GOLD JAPANESE FOREST GRASS
SEASIDE SERENADE ® MARTHA’S VINEYARD HYDRANGEA
SAGAE HOSTA
Upgrade your cottage aesthetic with the bold colors and striking foliage of this lowmaintenance combo for part shade. The vivid pink-red blooms of Seaside Serenade® Martha’s Vineyard Hydrangea (Zones 4-9) pop against the chartreuse, strappy foliage of All Gold Japanese Forest Grass (Zones 4-9) and unique, variegated leaves of Sagae Hosta (Zones 4-8). This unexpected play of color and texture modernizes a classic combo without complicating it.
SEASIDE SERENADE ® MARTHA’S VINEYARD HYDRANGEA
ALL GOLD JAPANESE FOREST GRASS
SAGAE HOSTA
MINIFAMOUS ™ DOUBLE AMETHYST
ARCHANGEL ANGELONIA WHITE
ENDURASCAPE ™ DARK PURPLE
SUNBELIEVABLE ® BROWN EYED
GIRL HELIANTHUS
Precious Gems
ARCHANGEL ANGELONIA WHITE
MINIFAMOUS ™ DOUBLE AMETHYST CALIBRACHOA
ENDURASCAPE ™ DARK PURPLE VERBENA
SUNBELIEVABLE ® BROWN EYED GIRL HELIANTHUS
Find a front-and-center, full-sun location that will spotlight the endless blooms and rich color palette of this luxurious annual combo. Perfect for a large container or annual border in a hot, sunny location, this collection of gems includes the glittering white of Archangel Angelonia and the sparkling amethyst of Minifamous™ Double Calibrachoa and EnduraScape™ Verbena. The jewels are set in the gold crown of the longer blooming SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus.
Nature’s Abundance
BOUNTIFUL BLUE ® BLUEBERRY
TUSCAN BLUE ROSEMARY
FALL GOLD RASPBERRY
It’s time to grab your harvest basket, head out to the garden, and revel in nature’s abundance. This plant palette is an invitation to spend a moment in gratitude for all our gardens can offer–like the prolific spring flowers and berries of Bountiful Blue® Blueberry (Zones 6-10), the distinct aroma of Tuscan Blue Rosemary (Zones 8-11), and the unique gold berries of Fall Gold Raspberry (Zones 3-8). Whether it’s beauty, snacks, or stress relief, there’s a lot to be grateful for when you’re growing your favorite plants.
BOUNTIFUL BLUE ® BLUEBERRY
FALL GOLD RASPBERRY
TUSCAN BLUE ROSEMARY
Moxie Romance
ROYAL CAPE ® PLUMBAGO
SUNSEEKERS ™ SWEET FUCHSIA CONEFLOWER
ITSY BITSY ® PEACH MINIATURE ROSE
BURGUNDY QUEEN ® BOUGAINVILLEA
An unexpected partnership of classic perennials and hardy annuals, this combo isn’t afraid to try something new. Explore the exciting interplay of opposites by using the pretty periwinkle of Royal Cape® Plumbago (Zones 9-11 or grow as annual) as a cool juxtaposition to the perky pink of Sunseekers™ Sweet Fuchsia Coneflower (Zones 4-9). The modest peach tones of Itsy Bitsy® Peach Miniature Rose (Zones 5-9) play the creative counter to the vivacious color of Burgundy Queen® Bougainvillea (Zones 10-11 or grow as annual).
BURGUNDY QUEEN ® BOUGAINVILLEA
ROYAL CAPE ® PLUMBAGO
SUNSEEKERS ™ SWEET FUCHSIA
Glow Up
POCO ™ ORANGE HOT POKER
NITTY GRITTY ® YELLOW ROSE
SUNNY DAYS ™ RUBY CONEFLOWER
This radiant combination shines with full sun and a little neglect. Start with a spark of ombre orange atop the upright habit of Poco™ Orange Hot Poker (Zones 6-9). Build the heat with the soft, warm yellows of Nitty Gritty® Yellow Rose (Zones 4-9). As a groundcover type rose, it can stay low to fill out a bed or border. Then, complete the glow-up with the fiery reds and playful fuchsias of Sunny Days™ Ruby Coneflower (Zones 4-9). Now, step back and bask in the energizing flush of your creation.
POCO ™ ORANGE HOT POKER
SUNNY DAYS™ RUBY CONEFLOWER
NITTY GRITTY ® YELLOW ROSE
FRILLSEEKER ™ CLEMATIS
Delicate Charm
FRILLSEEKER ™ CLEMATIS
BUBBLE BATH ORNAMENTAL ONION
MUNSTEAD LAVENDER
SEASIDE SERENADE ® BAR HARBOR HYDRANGEA
A charming palette that stuns with freshfaced beauty and easy grace. Even better: unexpected details offer endless reasons to stop and enjoy the garden. The purple double blooms of Frillseeker™ Clematis (Zones 4-9) flash white undersides for a two-toned look, large blooms and twisted leaf blades of Bubble Bath Ornamental Onion (Zones 4-8) garner second looks, aromatic spikes of Munstead Lavender (Zones 5-9) offer a moment of zen, and the huge blooms of Seaside Serenade® Bar Harbor Hydrangea (Zones 3-8) beg to be added to your next cut flower masterpiece.
BUBBLE BATH ORNAMENTAL ONION
MUNSTEAD LAVENDER
SEASIDE SERENADE ® BAR HARBOR HYDRANGEA
Mystic Metal
DARK FIRE MONTBRETIA
JUNIOR WALKER ™ CATMINT
SILVER SWIRL DUSTY MILLER
Nurture the magic of a sunny border or container by combining metallic foliage with pops of complementary colors. The velvety, silver-dusted leaves of Silver Swirl Dusty Miller (Zones 6-11) shimmer as a “filler” or groundcover. Plus, the wavy edges create an undulating effect below the sparkling purples of Junior Walker™ Catmint (Zones 4-8) and hot tones of Dark Fire Montbretia (Zones 6-9), which practically sets this combo alight with a glow that’s as enticing as a summer sunset.
DARK FIRE MONTBRETIA
JUNIOR WALKER ™ CATMINT
SILVER SWIRL DUSTY MILLER
KROSSA REGAL HOSTA
NORTHERN EXPOSURE ™ AMBER HEAUCERA
BLACK SCALLOP AJUGA
SEASIDE SERENADE ® NEWPORT HYDRANGEA
Blue Twilight
SEASIDE SERENADE ® NEWPORT HYDRANGEA
KROSSA REGAL HOSTA
NORTHERN EXPOSURE ™ AMBER HEAUCHERA
BLACK SCALLOP AJUGA
Inspired by the soft light of twilight, this combination brings intrigue to part-shade beds and borders. Conjure the dreamy feel of a late (or early) walk through the garden with the deep purples of Seaside Serenade® Newport Hydrangea (Zones 4-8) and Black Scallop Ajuga (Zones 4-9). The frosty blue of Krossa Regal Hosta (Zones 3-8) cools the palette like a crisp breeze, while the golden hues of Northern Exposure™ Amber Heauchera (Zones 4-9) promise the warmth of a new day.
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Palettes by Megan McConnell
Written by Emily Reeves