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Garden Photo of the Day

Garden Photo of the Day


Subtle differences can be just enough

comments (4) August 24th, 2010 in blogs

mgervais Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor
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Here's an example of a combo that shouldn't work, but does. All of these plants have quite similar textures and colors, but when you put them together, instead of creating a chaotic mishmash, they make you stop and look again. The subtle differences make for an intriguing tapestry that's surprisingly pleasing. This combo was designed by Deanne Fortnam in Nashua, New Hampshire.

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Comments (4)

LaFlor writes: I have used Coleus almost every summer for the last 20 years in containers. How interesting to note the difference foliage that has been developed for Coleus over the years. Once upon a time all you couold get were green color. Posted: 11:03 pm on August 28th
remmulp27 writes: What are we looking at. Posted: 1:27 pm on August 24th
sheilaschultz writes: You gotta love all of the coleus that are available these days. One of my favorite containers was about 36" in diameter and crammed with an assortment of coleus. A lot of drama in those leaves! Posted: 10:55 am on August 24th
DeeJ1 writes: I absolutely love the pictures you post but their so dark. At least on my end they are. Posted: 10:09 am on August 24th
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