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Color Theory

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Elements of a Gestalt

The colors in the above image might seem unnatural or otherworldly, but flowers that grow and bloom among us represent all the colors you see here.

One approach to garden and landscape design is to anticipate the effects of color. But color should not be isolated from other aspects of the design. Always plan for color in relation to other commanding aspects, such as form, texture and size.  Remember, too, that color in combination produces more and different color, so be sure to consider the placement of color, not merely in relation to other plants, but also to objects such as walls, stones, and fences.

Sequential Color

Since flowering plants don't all bloom at exactly the same time, it is important to plan sequential blooming into your garden design. This way your home or business will be colorful throughout the summer, or even the entire year. You can even plan different color moods to match the changing seasons, or layer your garden such that certain flowers will bloom at night for those very magical "moon garden" parties in the summertime when evening temperatures are just right.

Let Us Help!

Bring in photos of your home and planting space and we will help you make plant selections that can enhance and compliment your surroundings.

We also offer on-site design and consultation services. For more information, visit our Services page, or call us at 775-851-0353.

Examples of Color

For a much more thorough, detailed and vivid example of the plants we carry, be sure to visit our shop.

Primary Color

red, yellow and blue

  • Blue Flax
  • Blue Lupine
  • Blue Penstimen
  • Chocolate Flower
  • Dragon's Blood Sedum
  • Mountain Gold Alyssum
  • Red Penstimen
  • Red Yarrow
  • Yellow Yarrow
Secondary Color

violet, orange and green

  • Balloon Flower
  • Cranesbill
  • Daylily
  • Gazania
  • Purple Lupine
  • Red Hot Poker
  • Sunflower
  • Wall Flower
  • Zampher Coreopsis
Tertiary Color

red-orange, red-violet, yellow-green, yellow-orange, blue-green and blue-violet

  • Sulphur Flower
  • Hedge Hog Cactus Flower
  • Pink Lupine
  • Pink Sea Thrift
  • Red-to-pink Painted Daisy
Neutral Color

black, white, gray, brown, cream and beige

  • Snow-in-Summer
  • Rugosa Rose
  • Sea Thrift
  • Shasta Daisy
  • Snowcloud Centranthus
  • White Yarrow
Autumn Color Planning

With some planning, it is easy to conjure the magic of a New England fall into our gardens. Our particular region offers the needed changes that trigger the autumn color -- and we offer the plants that will respond to the changes our seasons can bring.