Of all the flower boxes I have seen this summer this had to be the brightest and most vibrant, not to mention there must be at least 40 linear feet of plants! Lots of people stop to stare when they walk by, but I wonder if they like it or think it's over the top...
It's a mix of croton, begonias, ferns, coleus, and blue pansies. To my eyes it looks like someone planted a pack of Gummi Bears and they sprouted. It is lush and dense, a clash of saturated colors. To look at the schoolchildren's eyes when they pass you can see it provokes their imaginations and dares them not to touch. Personally it's not for me (I am a big fan of some of these plants, but not all), but it still was exciting to see.
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I can't imagine finding fault with a well tended healthy patch of plants. I think this is beautiful!
view LilyC's profile
sumptuous, gorgeous, inviting, happy-fying..!
view *heather leaf*'s profile
Love it!! Not a mix of plants I'd normally consider, but very unique and beautiful. I love the contrast of the lushness and saturated color against all of the stone and iron.
view kyragirl's profile
wish you would of had a photo that was further away to look at.
It does look nice against the stone color and iorn work---might not look so cool if in another situation.
view poptart's profile
gorgeous!! :-)
view maike's profile
In a confined space, next to an elegant gray stone building, I don't think it's too much at all. It's looks fun. But in a different setting, it could look tacky.
view Lisa Hunter (Montreal)'s profile
It's beautiful ... a whole garden on a doorstep!
view Jane's profile
Beautiful. Looks like downtown Salt Lake City.
view ADonuts's profile
It reminds me of London, how everyone from the fanciest to the small beautifies their windows and stairways.
view Meridith's profile
I love it. A sweep of a single plant could emphasize what a limited space it is. As it is, you get the effect of an entire flower border.
And with a gray backdrop, you don't need to worry about clashing. All vibrant healthy plants can look good.
In a city's expanse of hardscape, this is wonderful.
If you have, say, a demanding red brick, I might be a little more hesitant about some color combos.
view JosieDaisy's profile
What's not to like -- it's a beautiful little city garden!
view Mid-C Frank's profile
The color combination segues nicely from summer into autumn.
view Lori's profile
Beautiful. So refreshing in a concrete environment. For those of you in NYC, check out the brownstone on the NE corner of Charles and West 4th. Same lushness with variegated cannas.
view BillyRes's profile
It's very pretty. It looks like a big arm corsage.
view Mr. Dangerous's profile
Nicely done. It shows that someone cares about the community in which they live.
view Night Eagle's profile
I wanted to vote "Turn that racket off." Just because it was such an amusing statement. I could definitely see how one could step down those stairs and end up screaming in the subway on the way to work. However, in New York where everything is screaming for attention, I felt it was appropriate. It is bold, colorful, an eyeful of life and it's very ready to take on the the world out there!! You go flowers!!
view click212's profile
just about any flower, plant life, color, greenery is not only attractive, but a needed relief in a gray city
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