Flowerless Colour

Green is usually the dominant colour in every garden but it doesn't have to be and flowers aren't the only answer. We take a look at 10 plants with colourful leaves.

Emma
5 May 2016

 

Flowers don't have to be the only things bringing colour to your garden. If you're anything like me, then you'll love the different colours the garden bursts with throughout the seasons and finding more ways, to bring in more colour, is a winner! Here are 10 awesome plants that have colour even when they're not in flower:

Begonia

There are lots of varieties of Begonia with wonderful leaves. The Begonia Rex Escargot (left) and the Begonia Rex Stained Glass (right) are two gorgeous examples.

Bromeliad

You'll be forgiven for thinking that the colourful parts of a Bromeliad are it's flower but no these are indeed it's leaves. These are great plants for a colourful tropical garden.

Geranium

Geraniums have pretty flowers and colourful leaves. That's a 2-for-1 in colourful gardening! As if that wasn't enough of a bargain they are really easy to take cuttings from too.

Hemizygia

These are ideal for a cottage garden full of colour. The pretty leaves and gorgeous flowers are a nice addition to any flower bed.

Hypoetes

Depending on which variety you go for, these can be a subtle addition or a bold statement piece within the garden. Sadly a short lived plant but a wonderful one none the less.

Lamium

Lamium is an excellent choice for a large garden, these hardy plants can be used to cover any area with a sea of colour. They're frost hardy too.

Pennisetum

It's easy to forget that grasses can be for decoration and not just for lawns. The hardy Pennisetum provides excellent height to a flower bed.

Basil

Yep that's right you can get purple basil! There are several varieties available which are also edible. These can be grown indoors or outdoors in beds or in pots, perfect for everyone!

Sedum

A great choice for gardeners who are looking for an easy to grow colouful plant. Of course these aren't the only colourful succulents take a look at our blog Selecting a Succulent for more great options.

Vegetables

Cabbage (right) and Lettuce (left) are wonderful additions to the garden with the added bonus of being edible. Who said there's no such thing as a free lunch?!

Of course these are just a small selection of plants that will bring colour to your garden, with such a huge variety available there is definitely something out there perfect for your garden!

Happy Gardening!

 

N.B. This article has been written for Australian gardens. If you're reading this from around the world, we do hope you've found it a useful stepping stone for your own further research.

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