Bold and beautiful blue

MOOD: Calming and adds a restful note.

GOOD FOR YOU: Studies show that blue lowers heart rate and blood pressure.

SUMMER FLOWERS TO LOVE: Agapanthus, delphinium, cornflowers, Himalayan poppies, salvia, nigella, iris, campanula.

GARDEN THEMES: Classic, Mediterranean, elegant.

From pale powder blue and cornflower shades to deep indigo and cobalt, there’s a blue for everyone.

Deep inky blues in particular are on-trend this year, as seen with 2020’s signature Pantone colour Classic Blue. This elegant shade is reminiscent of the sky at dusk, and links

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Twilight blue manages to be both edgy and classic, working equally well in both modern and traditional gardens. It’s a shade that softens the hard edges if you choose to use it as an accent colour with paint, cushions, throws and outdoor rugs.

The colour blue in all its shades promotes feelings of calmness and serenity, and is versatile in that it works harmoniously with most other colours in the garden.