In this article, we will be discussing in what plants can be used to give cool colours in the container garden.
Since the 1930s when Vita Mary Sackville-West created her famous white garden, designers have sung nothing but praise about the beauty of the monochromic planting scheme (see previous article to know what it entails in making a monochromic scheme).
If you want to achieve a similar effect, you need to plant white producing plants from spring onwards. At that time you can start with hellebores and snowdrops, peaking in summer with peonies, roses and daisies, concluding in autumn with white aster and Japanese anemones.
To some all white schemes appear to be too restrictive, but this can be broken up by including a few blues, purples and pinks, which will blend without appearing to be too harsh.
You can also use the scheme to create a cool, natural backdrop for pastels or warm coloured flowers by using plants with blue and grey leaves, such as Artemisia, Convolvulus and Tanacetum, to reflect the sun and to sparkle in the containers.
What follows are the plants I recommend to use in the cool scheme.
ACONITUM (Monkshood) ‘Stainless Steel’
This 1m tall perennial has a substantial clump of deeply divided, green leaves, where in mid to late summer, spikes of silvery blue, hooded bloom appear. An impressive plant but be warned all parts are poisonous. Grow it in a large container full of moisture-retentive, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
AGAPANTHUS AFRICANUS (African Lily)
This familiar perennial has large, strap-like green leaves. From which spherical heads of deep blue, trumpet-shaped flowers appear on sturdy stems early summer. Grow this 1m tall plant in a large pot full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun. Will need to be protected from frosts by either moving into a greenhouse or wrapping it in horticultural fleece.
ANEMONE x HYBRIDA (Japanese Anemone)
A 1.2m tall, upright clump-forming, spreading perennial that has deeply divided green leaves. In late summer, spherical buds producing single or semi-double pink or white, saucer-shaped flowers appear. Grow this stunning plant in a large container full of well-drained multipurpose compost in partial shade.
ANTHEMIS PUNCTATA SUBSPECIES CUPANIANA (Sicilian Chamomile)
This short 20cm tall, mat-forming, evergreen perennial has intricate silver leaves that turn green in winter. In early summer, masses of white flowers with yellow centres appear one bloom for each short stem. Grow this perennial in a pot full of well-drained multipurpose compost in full sun.
AQUILEGIA VULGARIS (Granny’s Bonnet)
This 90cm tall, upright, clump-forming perennial that has fern-like leaves. In late spring to early summer, nodding flowers of many pastel shades appear. Look out for ‘Nivea’ that has white flowers. Grow this perennial in a moisture retentive, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
ARTEMISIA LUDOVICIANA (Western Mugwort) ‘Silver Queen’
This 75cm tall perennial is grown more for its leaves rather than its small, yellow flowers produced in summer. This spreading perennial has narrow, silvery-grey leaves that grow on upright stems. Grow this perennial in a well-drained multipurpose compost in full sun.
An alternative is to grow A. ‘Powis Castle’ that is a 1m tall semi-evergreen subshrub. It has silvery-grey fern-like leaves that make an ideal foil for green-leaved plants of sun-loving perennials.
ASTER ERICOIDES ‘White Heather’
This clump-forming perennial has small, green leaves, where in autumn sprays of tiny, white, daisy-like flowers are borne on tall stems. The plant will make an excellent foil for larger plants with bigger blooms and leaves.
Grow this 1m tall perennial prefers to be grown in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
ATHYRIUM NIPONICUM VAR. PICTUM (Japanese Printed Fern)
This short, 30cm tall fern has deeply cut, grey-green leaves with majestic purple and silver highlights, It is best to use to give different shades to blooms of green foliage. Not a hardy plant, so the crown will need to be protected from hard frosts. Grow it in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in partial shade.
BALLOTA PSEUDODICTAMNUS
A small, 60cm tall, low growing, evergreen shrub that has vertical stems with pair of small, grey-green, round leaves. The leaves are evenly spaced and are covered with woolly white hairs. In summer whorls of tiny, pink blooms appear. Give the plant a trim after the blooms fade.
Grow this plant is a pot full of well-drained multipurpose compost in full sun.
BERGENIA (Elephant’s Ears) ‘Silberlicht’
This 45cm tall, evergreen, clump-forming perennial has large, leathery-looking round leaves. In spring, white or pink, bell-shaped flowers appear on red-tinted stems. The blooms contrast the deep red bud cases very well.
Grow it in a moisture- retentive, multipurpose compost in full sun oy partial shade. An easy plant to care for.
BRUNNERA MACROPHYLLA
A 45cm tall, spreading perennial that is ideal to grow under the shade of trees or buildings. It has broad, oval leaves whose edges are whiter. In spring sprays of blue flowers appear when grown in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in partial shade.
CAMPANULA CARPATICA (Tussock Bellflower)
A 10cm tall, low-growing perennial that has a dense mat of green, heart-shaped leaves. These green leaves are covered with masses of violet-blue or white flowers throughout the summer months. Great to fill gaps in other containers when planted in well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
CALAMINTHA NEPETA (Lesser Calamint)
A 45cm tall upright perennial with its oval, herbal scented, green leaves, where from late summer to early autumn, spikes of tiny, lilac-pink flowers appear. Grow it near paths where the scent can be enjoyed. It prefers to be grown in containers full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
CARDIOCRINUM GIGANTEUM (Giant Lily)
This 3m tall bulb has heart-shaped green leaves where in summer, white fragrant, trumpet-like blooms with purple-throats appear on top of sturdy stems. Plant this bulb in a moisture retentive, enriched multipurpose compost in partial shade in a sheltered location.
CARYOPTERIS INCANA (Bluebeard)
A small, 1.2m tall shrub that has slender branches that have grey-green, aromatic, serrated leaves. This domed shrub in autumn produces densely populated clusters of blue flowers that appear from the leaf axils.
Grow this shrub in a large container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
CEANOTHUS AMERICANUS (New Jersey Tea)
A 2m tall, deciduous, rounded, shrub that has oval green leaves. This drought-resistant shrub needs to be grown in a sheltered site. In late spring to summer, small heads of tiny white or blue flowers appear. Grow this shrub in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
For an alternative grow Ceonathus x delileanus ‘Herre de Versailles’ (Californium Lilac) that produces tiny, fragrant, blue flowers from summer to autumn. A great foil for roses.
CONVOLVULUS CNEORUM
This 60cm tall, spreading, evergreen shrub that has narrow, oblong, metallic silver-grey leaves. In summer, funnel-shaped, white flowers appear from pink flower buds. Grow it in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
CRINUM x POWELLII ‘Album’
This is a 1m tall perennial bulb that has broad, arching, strap-like green leaves. From late summer to autumn, large white, funnel-shaped, fragrant flower are produced on thick stems. Not a totally hardy plant, so will need its crown protected from cold, frosty weather. Grow it in a container full of well-drained multipurpose compost in full sun.
CENTAUREA MONTANA (Perennial Cornflower)
This vigorous perennial has tapered, green leaves with hairy undersides. It grows up to 50cm in height where in early summer, open, thistle-like, purple, blue, white or pink flower heads with red-purple centres appear. You need to cut back the faded flowers to promote new blooms to be produced. Grow it in a container full of moisture-retentive, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade
DELPHINIUM ELATUM
This elegant tall perennial has deeply cut green leaves, where columns of flowers appear in midsummer. This 2m tall perennial either produces blue or white colour flowering varieties, which provide contrasts to hot shades. The tall stems will need to be supported when grown in well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
DEUTZIA x MAGNIFICA
A tall, deciduous shrub with small, oval green leaves that appear along slender, branched stems. This 2.5m tall shrubs produce a profusion of double white flowers in spring. It prefers to be grown in a moisture retentive, multipurpose compost in full sun.
ECHINACEA PURPUREA ‘White Swan’
This 60cm tall, neat, upright growing perennial that has oval, green leaves. From summer to autumn, daisy-like, white flowers with large, yellow centres with drooping, white petals.
Grow this beauty in containers full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
ERGYNGIUM GIGANTEUM (Sea Holly)
A short-lived, 90cm tall perennial that has a basal clump of marbled, heart-shaped, grey-green leaves. In summer, tall stems of cone-like, silvery-blue flowers appear that are surrounded by silver leaf-like bracts. Grow this plant in a well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
EUPHORBIA CHARACIAS SUBSPECIES WULFENII (Mediterranean Spurge)
A 1.2m tall evergreen perennial that has multiple upright stems that are covered with whorls of slender grey/blue/green leaves. In the second spring after planting, long-lasting yellow-green flowers appear. Grow this perennial in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
For an attractive alternative grow Euphorbia Mysrsinites (spurge) that only grows up to 8cm in height. The grey leaves are fleshy and small, and on top of stems, vivid yellow-green flowers appear in spring.
EXOCHORDA x MACRANTHA (Pearl Bush)
This 2m tall, deciduous shrub that comes with mounds of small, dark, green leaves that have bold autumn hints. From late spring to early summer, white, saucer-shaped blooms appear that cover the arching branches.
Grow in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
FESTUCA GLAUCA (Blue Fescue)
This evergreen grass is grown for its arching tufts of fine, blue thread-like leaves, where the plants will contrast with the white flowers, very well. The small flowering spikes that appear in summer should be removed as they appear to maintain the plants, uniform shape and its colour. Grow it in a container full of well-drained multipurpose compost in full sun.
GALANTHUS (Snowdrops) ‘S. Arnott’
This perennial bulb looks effective when planted in groups, producing green-grey grass-like leaves. This 15cm tall plant in late winter produces small, fragrant nodding white flowers with green markings on the inner petals. Grow this familiar bulb in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in partial shade.
GERANIUM CLARKEI (Cranesbill) ‘Kashmir White’
This 60cm tall perennial has divided green leaves and in late summer, white, saucer-shaped blooms are produced that have pink veining on the petals. It is ideally planted under roses. Grow it in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
HELICTOTRICHON SEMPERVIRENS (Blue Oat Grass)
This 1m, tall, evergreen perennial grass has long, silvery-blue leaves that form a mound. In early to midsummer on long arching stems, light blue flowers appear that soon change to form straw coloured seed heads. Grow this grass in containers full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
HELLEBORUS FOETIDUS (Stinking Hellebore)
This 60cm tall, evergreen perennial has dark green, divide and toothed leaflets, from late winter to early spring, cluster if pale green, cup-shaped flowers with an unpleasant odour appear.
For a great alternative look for H. niger (Christmas Rose), which is a semi-evergreen perennial which produces white, saucer-shaped blooms from winter to early spring. If you are looking for a pure white bloom grow ‘Potter’s Wheel’.
These plants prefer to be grown in a moisture retentive, multipurpose compost in partial shade.
HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS
This familiar 1.5m tall, rounded shrub has large oval, mid-green leaves. In midsummer flattened, dome-shaped clusters of creamy, white blooms appear, the blooms are long-lasting and open from lime-cream buds. Each mop is covered with flower
Grow this shrub in a moisture-retentive, multipurpose compost in full sun.
For a blue flower alternative, you can grow H. macrophylla, which flowers from midsummer to early autumn. It is a taller shrub, growing up to 2m in height but both will do equally as well.
IRIS CONFUSA
This 1 m tall spreading, evergreen perennial produces tufts of green, strap-shaped leaves on upright stems. In mid-spring, white or pale blue flowers with yellow or purple speckled, yellow crests appear on branched steam. Grow this beauty in a large container of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun, where it can be held under check.
A more well-known alternative is I. sibirica (Siberian Iris), which is a clump-forming perennial that has blue, purple, or white blooms from early to midsummer. It prefers to be grown in a moisture retentive, multipurpose compost in full sun.
JUNIPERUS SQUAMATA (Flaky Juniper) ‘Blue Star’
This 40cm, small conifer has a mound if short, stiff tightly packed blue-grey leaves. It is a slow spreader and makes an ideal feature next to paths, Grow it on a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
LAMPROCAPNOS SPECTABILIS ‘Alba’ SYN DICENTRA SPECTABILIS (Bleeding Heart)
This 75 cm tall clump-forming perennial has green, deeply cut, fern-like leaves from which in late spring to early summer, heart-shaped white blooms appear. In late summer the plants die back. It prefers to be grown in a moisture retentive, multipurpose compost in partial shade.
LAVANDULA (French Lavender) ‘Willow Vale’
A 70cm tall, evergreen shrub that has narrow aromatic, grey-green leaves, and from early to midsummer, upright stems of dark lilac flowers that are topped with whorls of showy, violet purple, wavy bracts. Grow it in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
LEUCANTHEMUM x SUPERBUM (Shasta Daisy)
A 90cm tall, upright perennial that has clumps of dark green, lanced-shaped leaves. On top of unbranched stems, single or double daisy-like, white flower appears. For a more outstanding flower grow ‘Beaute Nivelloise’. This perennial prefers to be grown in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
LILIUM LONGIFLORUM (Easter Lily)
This 1m tall perennial bulb has glossy, lance-shaped leaves and from mid to late summer, highly fragrant, large white, funnel-shaped blooms are produced. Each bloom facing outwards from the plant and are produced on tall stems.
For an alternative grow L. regale that has large, fragrant, white, outward-facing trumpet-shaped flower that appear in summer. The flowers are yellow at the throat and also have pink/purple colouring outside. Grows much taller than the other lily, when it is grown in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
MECONOPSIS BETONICIFOLIA (Himalayan Blue Poppy)
This short-lived, 1.2m tall perennial has a rosette of heart-shaped, green, hairy leaves. From late spring, stems are produced that have blue flowers with yellow centres appear.
Grow it in a cool, moisture-retentive ericaceous compost in partial shade.
NARCISSUS (Daffodil) ‘Ice Follies’
A white, cool garden without any daffodils would be strange. This perennial bulb partners well with purple or blue coloured flowers. In mid-spring on a stem, white flowers with frilled, primrose cups that fade to white appear. Best planted in groups, where you can grow them in containers full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
NEPETA x FAASSENII (Catmint)
A 45cm bushy, edging perennial that has small, greyish-green, aromatic leaves. On top of this, masses of purple-blue flowering appear on spikes from summer to autumn. To keep the plant tidy and to have a second flush, cut back the faded flowers after it has finished for the first time.
Grow it in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
OSMANTHUS x BURKWOODII
This 3m tall, rounded evergreen shrub that is slow-growing. It has small, dark green, oval leaves and from which clusters of small, funnel-shaped and highly fragrant, white flowers appear. If you are lucky black fruits may be observed as soon as the flower finish.
Ideal as a hedging plant when grown in a very large container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade
PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA (Russian Sage)
This woody perennial herb has erect, 1.2m tall stems clothed in deeply cut, grey-green, aromatic leaves. On top of the stems, lavender-blue flowers appear from late summer to autumn. The bare, white stems are a feature in winter. Grow this perennial in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
PHILADELPHUS (Mock Orange) ‘Beauclerk’
This large shrub has arching stems that have deeply, veined green leaves. In early summer, highly fragrant, white blooms appear. Grow it in a large container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
PHLOMIS FRUTICOSA (Jerusalem Sage)
This 1m tall, spreading, evergreen shrub has grey-green leaves that release a herbal scent if it is crushed. On top of this whorls of yellow flowers appear on upright stems in summer. The seed heads are attractive and will provide interest over winter. Grow this shrub in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
PHLOX PANICULATA ‘Mount Fuji’
This 1.2m tall, clump-forming perennial produces tall stems of lance-shaped green leaves. On top of these stems, large domed, white fragrant flowers heads appear from midsummer to early autumn.
Grow it in a container full of moisture-retentive, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
PHYGELIUS x RECTUS
A 1m tall, semi-evergreen, upright shrub that has green, lance-shaped leaves and in summer long, tubular white flowers appear in summer. If the shrub is young it may dieback but as it matures it will become evergreen. Grow it in a large container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA (Shrubby Cinquefoil) ‘Abbotswood’
A 1m tall, tough and reliable deciduous shrub that has a bushy or doomed habit. The leaves are small, round and are divided into small leaflets. On top of the leaves, white, round blooms appear that lasts for many weeks. The flowers appear from summer to autumn, where it prefers to be grown in a pot full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
PUSCHKINIA SCILLOIDES VAR. LIBANOTICA (Striped Squill)
Another perennial bulb that has strap-like green leaves, where in spring clusters of white blooms appear. Each petal has a blue strip on them. Grow them in a large container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
ROMNEYA COULTERI (Tree Peony)
A tall, shrubby perennial growing up to 2m in height. It has elegant, deeply divided, grey-green leaves, where in late summer, large, white, fragrant, bowl-shaped flowers appear. Each flower has a yellow pompon-type golden stamen. Grow it in a large container full of well-drained multipurpose compost in full sun.
ROSA ‘Felicite Perpetue’
A garden will not be a garden without a rose. This is a vigorous rambler rose that has evergreen, glossy leaves. It grows up to 5m in height, so it is best grown over pergolas, walls, or trellis, where the spectacular flushes of pinkish-white, fully double, fragrant blooms can be appreciated. Grow it in a large container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
RUTA GRAVEOLENS (Common Rue)
A 1m tall, rounded, evergreen shrub that has blue-green, aromatic, ferny leaves divided into oval leaflets. The insignificant yellow flowers can be removed to give more prominence to its leaves. Toxic if the plant is digested and the sap produced can be a skin irritant, especially in bright sunlight.
Grow this shrub in a large container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (Purple Sage) ‘Purpurascens’
An evergreen, woody, herb that has aromatic oval leaves, which are purple whilst young and turns purple-green when it matures. In summer, lilac flowers appear, where this 80cm tall shrub can be grown in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
For an attractive alternative, you can grow A. patens. This is a herbaceous perennial that from midsummer to autumn produces stems topped with open heads of two-lipped, blue flowers. It grows up to 60cm in height.
SANTOLINA CHAMAECYPARISSUS (Cotton Lavender)
This is a 75cm tall, evergreen perennial that has leaves made up of narrow, dissected, silver- grey, aromatic leaves. The yellow flowers are not that spectacular but the leaves are. Grow it in a large container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
SENECIO CINERARIA (Cineraria)
This short 30cm tall, evergreen woody perennial that is often grown as an annual. In mild area, the finely-divided silver leaves can last well into winter. Any flowers produced should be cut down, so as not to distract from the leaves. Grow this attractive plant in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
SPIRAEA x VANHOUTTEI (Bridal Wreath)
A beautiful, deciduous shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It has a mound-forming habit where small green leaves are produced. On top of the arching stems white flower heads appear from mid to late spring. Makes an ideal specimen plant in a container full of multipurpose compost in full sun.
STACHYS BYZANTINA (Lamb’s Ears)
A short 38cm tall evergreen, matt-forming perennial that has silvery-grey, oval leaves. The leaves are soft to the touch. In summer, spikes of tiny, mauve-pink flowers appear in clusters on feathery stems. Best to grow in a sheltered area in a container full of well-drained. Multipurpose compost in full sun.
TRILLIUM OVATUM
This short, 38cm tall woodland perennial that produces slow-spreading rhizomes. The rhizomes produce single stems, where each stem has three, equally spaced, heart-shaped leaves. On top of these sit three petalled, white flowers that appear in early spring. Grow this plant in pots full of well-drained, ericaceous compost in partial or deep shade.
VERBASCUM OLYMPICUM (Olympian Mullein)
This biennial growing up to 2m in height. During its first year, a rosette of large, grey, felted leaves appear, which die back in winter. Next spring the leaves emerge once more and so do tall, upright, silver stems with golden, saucer-shaped flowers that appear from middle to late summer. As it is a tall plant it will require stalking. Grow it in a large container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
VERONICA GENTIANOIDES
A short, 45cm tall, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that has glossy, oval green leaves and in early summer very pale blue blooms appear on slender spires. Grow this attractive plant in a container full of well-drained, multipurpose compost in full sun.
VIBURNUM ACERIFOLIUM (Maple Leaf Viburnum)
A 2m tall deciduous, upright, shrub which has green, lobed leaves. In early summer, heads of fluffy, creamy white flowers appear. In autumn colourful leaves and fruits ate produced.
A great alternative is V. x carlcephalum (Fragrant Snowball), which is a bushy, rounded, deciduous shrub that produces small, sweetly fragrant, white blooms from mid to late spring. The flowers appear from a red flower bud. Summer fruits can appear once the flowers have finished. Grow viburnums in large containers full of well-drained or moisture-retentive, multipurpose compost in full sun or partial shade.
CONCLUSIONS
In this article, plants that can be used as part of a cool colours scheme has been discussed.
As you can see there are a vast array of plants using white flowers, subtle blues and silvery-grey foliage that can be used in your container garden, so that you can use this colour scheme throughout.
Cool colours are great for those who desire a monochromatic scheme of different tints, hues and shades so that your eye will be drawn to the plants themselves. White flower plants are great in the garden and if this is your preferred colour scheme then you now know what plants are suitable.
If you have a comment or question, relating to this article, please do so in the comment box below.
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Flowers! They make everyone and anyone happy. These are beautiful flowers and you gave their biological names too. The French Lavender is also called the “Willow Vale”?. I didn’t know that and Lavender is my favorite flower as the fragrance is calming and soothing. It is a great flower to have in your garden. This site is heavenly.
Hi Sharon
I try to bring as much colour to people’s lives with plant suggestions that matches a brief. In this case the cool colours. Lavender is a beautiful flower to have in your container garden and Willow Vale is a named variety of Lavender. You see I use a system of the Latin name to help find the plant. The common name for easier pronunciation and the variety to look for.
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Antonio
Ah, this is very perfect. No body wants to have a container garden that looks all very scanty and ugly and that is why this post is very relevant. You see, while going through your post, I found out that most colours of the plants are purple or white and I remember telling a friend that those wmtwo colours of plants make the best in a garden apart from Green. I would like to know though if the new Jersey tea is an actual tea that one can drink
Hi Henderson
That is the beauty of monochromatic schemes, as you can use plants with one colour with splashes of another colour to give a wonderful container display. More choice means more plants can be used. To answer your question the answer is yes and you can use the leaves to make a tea substitute. You can blame the Boston tea party for that.
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Antonio
This is a real time education. Not just an ordinary post, but its something that i could say you invested much effort into it. I studied a little bit of Botany in the University and I could see the various plants mentioned in this article. The botanical names are well researched. Great work.
The only thing I will add will be the length of the article and the number of plants seems to be much and makes the reading sometimes get tiring. you can categorize the plants in order to shorten the article a bit. But i will not delete any of the content, but rather group them to shorten the article.
Hi Changingworldnews
Thank you very much for those kind words and constructive feedback. When I write articles I try to give as many suggestion as possible and this include lists of plants that can be grown. I keep my plants in alphabetic order as this is easier to find for my readers. It is up to the individual if you want to read the details about each plant. I always include a description of the plant, the height it grows up to, when it flowers and its ideal growing conditions.
Kind regards
Antonio
Sometimes the looks and beauty of our garden matters and the color selection of the plant that are in it makes it better. Personally I am a lover of cool colors and although some of the plants you mentioned here with with flowers are new to me, I am taking your advice on the color selection and the foil. Thank you
Hi Benny
You are so right that colours are very important in the container garden and that cool colours add great undertones. Your eyes will be drawn to it and your visitors will be talking about it. It is always good to extend the range and knowledge of what flowers to have in your garden. More plants means more choice.
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Antonio
First of all thank you so much for sharing this wonderful article with us .I plant a plant in my garden whose eyes are attracted to the plants themselves because of the cool colors of the flowers. To me the white flowering plants look great .And I planted the container in the balcony of my house .Also I planted Anemone x hybrida and Anthemis punctata in my garden and it has grown excellently. The flowers look very interesting and the white color to me is a symbol of peace . These added extra beauty to my home.These two perennial plants are very suitable for the beginning and end of summer .
In addition I have found some more perennial plants. Looking at the pictures in your article looks very interesting, I will definitely try to put these. And I will pass your article on to my friends. They will also share their new experiences with you. Can I share your article on my social media?
Hi Shanta
Of course you can share my article with as many people as you wish . The plants that I have selected should give colour for 7 to 8 months of the year, so you can come up with a planting scheme that has colour for that time. You can experiment and find your ideal combination.
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Antonio
This article clearly explain cool theme color one will need for his or her garden. The perennial flowers i use in my garden are so lovely and eye catching and am planning on expanding my garden so I can plant more lovely flowers that i have learn from this article and am sure it will be lovely like the perennial flowers I have.
Thanks for the article.
Hi Evagreene
I thank you for stopping by and commenting. I am really glad you enjoy the article and got a lot out of it. I hope you think about using this colour scheme in the garden as it will produce an eye catching display.
Kind regards
Antonio
Hey, I enjoy a lot while reading on part of a cool colours scheme and find it very useful for everyone. While reading I know that Cool colours are great for those who desire a monochromatic scheme of different tints, hues and shades so that your eye will be drawn to the plants themselves. White flower plants are great in the garden. Thanks for sharing
Hi Deepanshi
I always think that part of my brief is to get people think about themes and colours is one of the most important ones, as we attracted by how the scheme looks to the naked eye. If it blends or contrasts well they you scheme will be wonderful and you will not be ashamed to show it off. White colour schemes with splashes of blue or purple gives an appearance of pureness and that is why most people go crazy for them.
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Antonio
First of all, thank you for sharing a beautiful article with us. I read your article and found a lot of information about Plants for Cool Colours in the Container Garden. I have noticed in your article that there are plenty of plants that use white flowers, fine blues and silver-gray colors. To me white flowering plants are great because my favorite color. I like the flower garden. so Your article is helpful to me.
I have enjoyed your article. I will share your article on my social media. Your article will be helpful to everyone. Thank you for the interesting article.
Hi Tashibaarzu
Thank you for stopping by and commenting. White is such a pleasant colour scheme that is why most modern home walls are painted magnolia, as they make the space open and inviting. This also applies to the garden as well. The plants I select will meet the cool colours theme very well with added blues and purples to break them up.
Kind regards
Antonio