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Set Off a Blast of Color

Basing this planter’s design on so many red plants makes an impressive impact. The diverse shapes let each red plant hold its own, while creeping Jenny and ‘Lineatum’ New Zealand flax add green verticality to the design.

Designed by Todd Holloway

1. ‘Lineatum’ New Zealand flax

(Phormium tenax ‘Leneatum’, Zones 8-11)

2. Trusty Rusty® coleus

(Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘UF06-4-19’, Zones 12-13)

3. ‘Gartenmeister Bonstedt’ fuschia

(Fuchsia ‘Gartenmeister Bonstedt’, Zones 9-10)

4. Flying Colors® Coral twinspur

(Diascia ‘Diastis’, annual)

5. ‘Goldilocks’ creeping Jenny

(Lysmachia nummularia ‘Goldilocks’, Zones 4-8)

 

 

 

 

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  1. wilkinsonwilfrid 04/01/2025

    Todd, your planter is gorgeous! The vibrant reds really draw the eye, and I love how the different shapes create such interesting visual dynamics. We love how creeping Jenny and ‘Lineatum’ New Zealand flax add height and basketball stars contrast. These plants work together so beautifully to make a vibrant and striking display. Great job!

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