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Look! Expertly Edited Flower Box

This unassuming little flower box is a highlight of our daily route to the dog park, and we always stop to gaze. The combination of textures and colors is just beautifully thought-out, especially against the rich blue paint of the house. With some help from a knowledgeable friend, we've identified the plants for those of you who are inspired...

Plants from left to right: sweet potato vine (reddish-black foliage); bacopa (white flower); carex (rust-colored grass); lithadora 'Grace Ward' (blue flower); dusty miller (silvery-gray foliage); heuchera (coral bells)

It seems to us that what really makes the design of this little garden work is the lithadora, that striking bolt of blue flowers. The pleasing symmetry of the plants (notice how there are two of almost everything?) might've come across as boring without that single blue note.

What's growing in your flower box these days?

(Images: Susie Nadler for Apartment Therapy)

Comments (2)

I really like this: I was hoping to paint my flower boxes orange and place them on the terrace to complement the white chairs and table (in wood by Ikea). My home is all white, grey and steel with orange details (it's a tiny little thing with a bohemien terrace) but my concern was that the orange paint would not last the watering and the elements. How did they do this?

posted by barbara.agatha on June 25th 2009 at 8:07am
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Hi Barbara,

If you use exterior paint, you should be fine - just ask at the paint store and they'll direct you to the right products (maybe even a sealant would help).

Good luck!

- Susie

posted by susiekn on June 29th 2009 at 1:19pm
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