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Fatsia japonica underplanted with Hosta sieboldiana. The bold, glossy leaves of the Fatsia complement the blue-grey ribbed leaves of the Hosta, which also conceals any legginess at the bast of the Fatsia.
Purple leaved Cotinus coggygria with Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'. A classic combination of purple and gold foliage. Violet blue petunias and silver Helichrysum petiolare - the light foliage of the Helichrysum shows off the velvety richness of the petunias. An alpine pot of purple Sempervivium tectorum, silver Sedum spathulifolium and variegated Arabis ferdinandi coburgii 'Variegata'. The contrasting leaf forms and colours make a satisfying evergreen combination. Greigii tulips (such as Red Riding Hood) with deep red pansies - even before the tulips open the pansies harmonise well with the maroon stripes on the tulip leaves. Cornus sanguinea 'Winter Beauty' and Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' backed by Rubus thibetanus. The coppery tones of the witch hazel blooms are picked up in the orangy bark of the Cornus, and both are contrasted against the ghostly pale stems of the Rubus. Bronze-leaved Phormium with fiery orange lilies, like Lilium 'Fire King' (see photo top left). Why not drop me a line and let me know your favourite combinations?
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