Hot Pink and lavender...bad combo? Too much apricot?
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lauriescreams
7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago" (plus a few more but my husband is watching me type and he can never know the full truth)"
Thanks - this bit made me chuckle.
In my head, I can definitely see the soft pinks tying the lilacs and the hot pinks together. The thing with the lilac/mauve roses is that they're never neony in colour saturation, and to my eye, combining them one-on-one with vivid, optic colours can look a bit jarring (red roses together with mauve roses and no third colour, for example). On the other hand, combining them with softer blends such as apricot can make the mauve colour stand out with an icy freshness. But let the roses you've planted flower and then make up your own mind. I've had fun visiting the local florist and buying colours I fancy, only to find when I get home that my favourite colours aren't always an ideal match (the roses are so short because I'm trying to root cuttings from the stems).
Hot pink (Aqua) and mauve (Fifth Avenue):
A soft pink might have been a good mediator, so to speak.
lauriescreams's ideas · More InfoMedium mauve (Cool Water), cold pink (Keano), and greenish white (Green Naomi):
Cool Water and Keano both have a slightly grayish aspect to them, and they look kinda dull together in my living room (more so than in this photo). Both are at odds with the fresh, pale green of Green Naomi.
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HalloBlondie-zone5a
7 years agoWith the list you have & the number of colours; I think at this point you have gone for more of a full blown colour bonanza look. Which can look great!
Are you planting these throughout your yard? Or in one area? I love all kinds of plants & roses, meaning lot's of colours in my yard. I have the full rainbow! In my front yard I have more of the hot colours (red, yellow, orange, apricot & white). I tried to limit my colours here; to create more curb appeal & not look so busy. In my backyard I have a lot more colours. If I see something that I like, I buy it. As you mentioned above, I also try and plant things by height & size. Even with multiple colours this alone can create a nice eyeline through your beds. I try and contrast colours that are next too each other.
This is my most randomly mixed garden bed in my yard. This is were I squeeze in things I find on sale and I'm trialing. It probably would not appeal to someone who likes just shades of light to dark pink. But if you like multiple colours this has it. I also move things around quite a bit. Or just add in something if it's lacking. The great thing about plants is that they are ever changing and nothing is permanent. Would love to see some pics of all these roses when they bloom!
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