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Excitement on the Rise
Ribbons of red geraniums, salvia, and winged begonias bring an unmistakable air of excitement to this seating area. Red-tinged crotons by the chair continue the hot-color theme.
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Fan the Flames of Color
Together, reds and yellows create an almost flamelike appearance, as seen here with marigolds and salvia in the foreground. The colors continue in the background with the foliage of the crotons and the flowers of the shrimp plants and marigolds.
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Orange Leads the Way
Warm hues of red and orange go nicely with tan and amber tiles and coleus. Flowers include Gerber daisy, Diascia, and nasturtium.
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Flashy Ways
With blues injecting a circuslike attitude, this bed is more flashy than hot. Reds, yellows, and oranges move the thermometer upwards, courtesy of beebalm (Monarda) and yarrow.
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Not to be Overlooked
It’s hard to miss this spicy hot recipe of daylily, crocosmia, dahlia, and rudbeckia. Gladiolas and Asiatic lilies complete the picture.
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The Heat is On
Rich-looking containers and fencing add an intriguing touch to this hot garden of coreopsis, crocosmia, dahlia, Asiatic lily, and Rudbeckia.
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Portable Warmth
Short on space? Mix up some heat in a container. This small window box has traditional favorites salvia and celosia mixed in with bacopa, licorice plant (Helichrysum), snapdragon, and spike dracaena.
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Following Zinnia’s Lead
Don’t let the yellow ‘Dakota Gold’ Helenium or the earth-tone fence throw you off. It’s the zinnias that call the shots. Choose orange and you have heat; use pink and the effect is more whimsical.
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Recipe for Success
An easy hot-color recipe for months of interest includes coleus, New Guinea impatiens, roses, and hibiscus. Orange lantana and chartreuse- and burgundy-leaf cannas make a nice touch in the background.
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Green Brings Balance
Green Brings Balance. Celosia and several varieties of marigold go hand in hand with a hand-painted goldfish planter. The surrounding greenery keeps the vibrant colors in check.
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Height and Heat
Plumes of pink from Joe-Pye weed (Eupatorium) and meadow rue (Thalictrum) capture some attention with their height, but the yellows, oranges, and hot-pinks below dominate the color wheel enough to add some heat.
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Overall Effect
Red roses and yellow Rudbeckia are surefire bets to add some sizzle to a garden bed. House paint and furniture cushions also add color.
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Raising Red
Towering red canna blooms set the scene for a hot garden that also includes zinnias, Rudbeckia, and lantana.
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Classy Pairing
A simple partnership that harkens back to cottage gardens of the past includes the happy pairing of red and yellow roses with a neutral white picket fence.
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Warm, Not Hot
Evergreens and birch trees in the distance cool off a garden that has its share of hot-color plants, including marigolds, nasturtium, and beebalm (Monarda).
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All Together Now
Gaillardia, Heliopsis, yarrow, daylilies, and marigolds warm up a rustic fence. A splash of white feverfew (Tanacetum) adds interest without clashing with the other colors.


