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| Sapphire Indigo Clematis Courtesy Star Rose and Plants |
Pantone, a globally recognized color institute, has created Very Peri (Pantone 17-3938) as its Color of the Year for 2022.
It encompasses the qualities of the blues, yet at the same time possesses a violet-red undertone for a joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages lots of creativity and imaginative expression. ~Pantone
We gardeners would call it periwinkle. Look for this color to show up at your local nurseries. Here are some plant ideas for incorporating this color in your garden/yard.
The Sapphire Indigo Clematis (pictured above) can be grown as a climber, or grow without support as a showy, shrubby ground cover. It has continuous blooms and will provide stunning masses of large, sapphire blue flowers over a long season. Zones 4-7 in full sun, 4-5' height.
L.A. Dreamin' Hydrangea (below) should be grown in a location that is shaded from the hot afternoon sun. Also requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth and prefers acidic soils. Zone 4b, approximately 5 feet in height and 6 feet across. It is well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers, but may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - which is to be expected.
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| L.A. Dreamin' Hydrangea Courtesy Star Rose and Plants |
Bellini Grape Lagerstroemia (below) is a bright, purple addition to the garden - resistant to deer and powdery mildew. It is a versatile plant and can be used in containers, along the patio or porch, or in a group. Attracts pollinators. Zones 5-9 in full sun. It has a compact, dense size approximately 3-4' in height and width.
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| Bellini Grape Lagerstroemia Courtesy Star Rose and Plants |
Dapper Lavender Buddleia (pictured below). Unable to locate this particular butterfly bush variety in the Denver area, but a close match is Pugster Periwinkle Butterfly Bush - 'Proven Winners' (pictured below also). It is a compact plant with large soft purple flowers. Good choice for attracting bees and butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant. Zones 5-9, 24' height, 3' width in full sun.
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| Dapper Lavender Buddleia Courtesy Star Rose and Plants |
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| Pugster Periwinkle Butterfly Bush Courtesy Proven Winners |
Enjoy making 'Very Peri' part of your garden/yard color this year.