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|June 2024
In a season of light and bright colors, container plantings in deep purple, red, and even black bring some welcome contrast and drama.
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Coleus are famously easy to work with, and different varieties play well off each other. This sun-seeking combination balances the velvety burgundy tones of 'Vino' coleus with the lime green edges of 'Inky Fingers'. With near-black flowers against green foliage, 'Black Ray' petunia pulls the palette together.
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Ever the strivers, elephant's ears do best when they're in the shade reaching for the sun. They also provide added cover for other low-light-loving plants, such as this 'Obsidian' heuchera. Iresine dials up the intensity with patterned leaves and pinkish-red stems.
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This story is from the June 2024 edition of Better Homes & Gardens US.
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