10 Unique Flower Garden Design Color Combinations You'll Love

8. Moonlight Garden: White and Yellow

A photo of a moonlight garden with white and yellow flowers. There are Easter lilies, Stella d'Oro daylilies, white phlox, yellow coreopsis, white petunias, and yellow lantana. The garden is illuminated by the soft glow of the moonlight. The background contains a fence and trees.

Let me tell you about my absolute favorite garden combination that literally glows in the evening! I discovered the magic of moonlight gardens quite by accident when I planted some white lilies near my patio. The way they seemed to illuminate the space at dusk completely changed my approach to night gardening.

Creating the Perfect Moonlight Effect

The secret to a stunning moonlight garden lies in the strategic placement of light-reflecting blooms. I learned this the hard way after initially cramming all my white flowers into one corner – rookie mistake! White flowers act like natural lanterns in your garden, and when paired with yellow blooms, they create this incredible ethereal effect that’s simply magical during twilight hours.

My go-to combination starts with Easter lilies and Stella d’Oro daylilies. The lilies stand tall and proud, while the daylilies create this gorgeous flowing carpet beneath them. The contrast in height creates visual interest that keeps your eye moving through the garden.

Perfect Plant Pairings

I’ve found that white phlox and yellow coreopsis make incredible companions. They bloom at similar times and create this stunning tapestry effect. The phlox adds this wonderful evening fragrance that makes sitting on the patio an absolute delight. Pro tip: plant them where prevailing winds will carry their scent toward your seating area!

White petunias and yellow lantana have become my go-to combination for container gardens. They’re both such workhorses in the garden! I remember being skeptical about mixing these two at first, but they’ve proven to be incredibly reliable bloomers from spring through fall.

Maintenance Tips for Maximum Impact

Here’s something I wish someone had told me earlier: deadheading is crucial for maintaining that pristine white color in your moonlight garden. Dead blooms turn brown and can really diminish the ethereal effect we’re going for. I spend about 15 minutes every other evening doing a quick deadheading session – it’s actually become my favorite way to decompress after work.

For year-round interest, I’ve incorporated white daisies and yellow yarrow. These perennials are absolute champions in the garden. The yarrow has this amazing ability to dry beautifully, providing winter interest long after other plants have gone dormant.

Want to know my secret weapon for extending the blooming season? I plant early, mid, and late-season varieties of each color. This ensures my moonlight garden stays magical from spring through fall. The Shasta daisies start the show in spring, followed by the lilies in summer, and finally, the autumn-blooming yarrow takes center stage.

Speaking of magical gardens, wait until you see what’s coming up next! Our next color combination, “Royal Elegance: Deep Blue and Gold,” takes garden drama to a whole new level. The way deep blue delphiniums dance with golden rudbeckia is simply stunning. Click the next button below to discover how to create this regal combination in your own garden!