Delve into the Dramatic for Spooky Fall Containers
By Kathleen Hennessy for Monrovia
Dark, moody hues can create the perfect fall palette in the garden. This on-trend design style can be especially fun for spooky season decorating. Choosing plants in dark, dramatic colors adds depth and drama to containers and the landscape. Here are a few to add to your fall garden now.
Summerlasting® Coconut Crape Myrtle features bright white, ghost-like blooms that standout in a backdrop of black foliage. This compact crape myrtle makes a perfect container plant. Paired with the deep burgundy foliage of Sizzling Pink Fringe Flower and Lila Smoke Bush, this combination creates a bold and brooding look.
With so many colors to choose from, Heuchera is a go-to plant for adding unique hues to the landscape. It is also a favorite for containers.
“If you’re not including Heuchera in your container combinations, you need to,” says Megan McConnell, plant information director at Monrovia. “They are the perfect filler plant, great for adding a pop of color or creating an interesting backdrop for other container selections.”
If you’re looking for a striking filler plant for containers, turn to New Zealand Flax. Amazing Red New Zealand Flax features upright, bronzy-red foliage that stands out in the garden. Petite Indigo® Ruby New Zealand Flax is a compact variety with maroon leaves that include an attention grabbing dark pink outline. New Zealand Flax leaves also make great accents in bouquets, perfect for your fall arrangements.
No matter which plants you choose, these bold and beautiful colors create a sophisticated fall look that will look great throughout the season.
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Dark, moody hues can create the prefect fall palette in the garden. This on-trend can be especially fun for spooky season decorating.
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