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Working with a BIG focal point

comments (2) July 22nd, 2011 in blogs, gallery

CoolGreenGardens Billy Goodnick, contributor
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This coral tree (Erythrina) is South Africas gift to Mediterranean gardens. Click the image to enlarge.

This coral tree (Erythrina) is South Africa's gift to Mediterranean gardens.

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When the owners of this property asked me to design a new garden around this majestic coral tree, I knew right away that warm colors would be needed to support the intensity of its shockingly red blossoms. Fortunately, coral aloe (Aloe striata), kicks in right on time. To set off the foreground (and cover the septic tank), we chose a neutral "meadow" of silvery foliage: snow in summer (Cerastium tomentosum), and blue fescue (Festuca ovina glauca).

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Eluna writes: looks fabulous :) Posted: 7:05 pm on October 1st
soilgoil writes: I love the cool, silvery "meadow", in contrast to the hot coral colors. Posted: 12:38 pm on July 25th
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