I first noticed this color combination on my potted Japanese maple. Note the red tips on its tender new green leaves.
This happens to be a coral bark Japanese maple. (Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’)
Speaking of coral in the garden, I also noticed my flaming red coral bells (Heuchera) {I have grown these particular coral bells for well over 7 years now and unfortunately have long-lost what they are} in full bloom next to my almost in bloom lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis). There’s that chartreuse and red combo again!
I know I would not purposefully plant these color combinations together but seeing them in my garden I appreciate how they actually complement each other rather nicely. Have you ever had an accidently color combo that ended up turning out to be just right?
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