Simply Red

STORY MARION TYREE MAILDM, MAIH

The glossy red bracts of these vibrant Guzmania bromeliads attracts attention even in the shade. Photo Catherine Stewart

Colour is one of the basic elements of landscape design. It goes hand in hand with line, form, scale and texture. Part of the use of colour is to give balance and focus to the design. Colour also draws the eye towards an object. Placement of plants, their flower and foliage colours can be used to enhance the garden’s proportion and balance. Because of its bold stand out and look-at-me effect, red in the landscape creates a focal point.

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