10 Unique Flower Garden Design Color Combinations You'll Love

4. Berry Delight: Deep Red and Pink

A photo of a garden with a "Berry Delight" scheme. There are deep red and pink flowers of various types, including dahlias, garden roses, hollyhocks, penstemon, cardinal flowers, gaura, columbine, and foxgloves. The flowers are planted in groups of 3 or 5 and are layered according to their height. There are also some thorny bushes in the background. The garden has a gravel path and is surrounded by a fence. The sky is overcast.

Let me tell you about one of my absolute favorite color combinations that I discovered completely by accident! I was helping my neighbor Janet with her garden renovation when we stumbled upon this gorgeous pairing that I now call the “Berry Delight” scheme.

The Perfect Berry-Toned Flower Combinations

You know what’s funny? I used to think pink and red would clash terribly in a garden. Boy, was I wrong! The key is choosing the right shades. Burgundy dahlias paired with soft pink garden roses create this absolutely magical effect that reminds me of a sunset in a berry patch.

The secret sauce here is working with different heights and textures. I learned this the hard way after initially planting everything at the same level – rookie mistake! Now I always layer my wine-colored hollyhocks in the back (they can grow up to 6 feet tall!), with medium-height pink penstemon creating this gorgeous middle layer that just pops.

Creating Depth and Movement

One thing that really makes this combination sing is the way different flowers bloom throughout the season. Red cardinal flowers start their show in mid-summer, while pink gaura dances above them like little butterflies in the breeze. I absolutely love how the gaura adds this ethereal movement to the garden – it’s like having permanent butterflies!

Seasonal Considerations and Maintenance

Here’s something I wish someone had told me earlier: these berry-toned beauties need different care throughout the season. Dark red columbine starts the show in spring, followed by those gorgeous pink foxgloves that create these amazing vertical accents.

Pro tip: deadhead your dahlias regularly (I do it every Sunday morning with my coffee), and you’ll get blooms well into fall. The burgundy colors actually become more intense as temperatures cool down – it’s like nature’s own color enhancement!

Design Tips for Maximum Impact

I’ve found that planting in groups of 3 or 5 creates the most natural-looking clusters. Also, don’t forget to consider the foliage contrast – adding some silver-leaved plants like artemisia can make these berry tones absolutely pop!

Want to know what really takes this combination to the next level? Add some deep purple heuchera as ground cover. The dark foliage ties all these berry tones together beautifully.

Speaking of beautiful combinations, wait until you see what’s coming up next! Our “Meadow Magic” section combines yellow and purple in ways you wouldn’t believe – it’s like capturing a summer sunset in your garden. Click the next button below to discover how to create this stunning meadow-inspired look that’s been making all my garden club friends green with envy!