Combining Flower Colors Correctly – A Matter of Color

With the wide selection of flowers for the garden, balcony, and terrace, deciding which flower goes with which can often seem like an unsolvable task. However, flowers can easily be combined through their flower colors.

To make color arrangement easier, here are a few tips and tricks. And the good news: it’s all a matter of taste. Although there are a few guidelines to help with the design, it should ultimately be arranged in a way that looks best to you.

If you quickly lose track of all the colors, you can first think of a color scheme that you like best. After all, everyone has a color they particularly love. A helpful guide can be the color wheel. It contains all the colors and clearly shows which ones go well together. The primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—are the starting point. From the primary colors, the secondary colors orange, purple, and green are derived. Following these are all the other color gradations.

As a general rule: colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel create contrast but are less harmonious. If you want a harmonious look, you should use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. However, there’s nothing wrong with a healthy dose of color with fresh contrasts, right?

If you prefer a harmonious look in your garden, terrace, or balcony, opt for a primary color and its color variations. For example, you can create an arrangement with shades of red, orange, and dark yellow. This will look harmonious to the eye and radiate warmth. Certain colors evoke specific emotions. For instance, red tones create warmth, while blue tones appear cooler and more distant. However, blue and violet can also be harmonious and calming.

When choosing the primary color, it depends on what you want to arrange. In a flowerbed, you can create several color zones. In a pot or container, due to the limited space, it’s a good idea to stick to one primary color and place the variations around it.

A flowerbed or plant container becomes particularly expressive when two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are combined. A great example of this is the red rose. The flowers are red, and the leaves of the plant are green. Red and green are complementary colors and sit opposite each other on the color wheel. The combination of complementary colors almost always works. Yellow and purple, as well as orange and blue, always look striking together but never discordant.

For those who want to add even more contrast, choosing the combination of the three primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—is a great option. These colors can be softened with pastel-colored plants, making them less harsh on the eyes. The possibilities are endless!