Colour Your Garden Red

Adding a splash of red to your garden can create a vibrant, dynamic, and inviting atmosphere. Thompson's Plants & Garden Centre offers a stunning variety of red plants that can transform your outdoor space into a captivating haven. 

1. Photinias: These evergreen shrubs are known for their striking red foliage, which turns a glossy green as it matures. Photinias are perfect for creating hedges or adding a bold splash of colour to your garden borders.
    
2. Skimmia: This versatile plant offers year-round interest with its glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of red berries that appear in autumn and winter. Skimmia is an excellent choice for adding texture and colour to shaded areas of your garden.
    
3. Berberis: Also known as barberry, Berberis plants feature rich red leaves and small, bright yellow flowers in the spring, followed by red berries in autumn. These plants are perfect for adding colour and structure to your garden throughout the year.
    

1. Salvia Royale Bumble: This vibrant plant produces spikes of deep red flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. It's perfect for adding a splash of colour to your flower beds and borders.
    
2. Lonicera Dropmore Scarlet: Also known as honeysuckle, this plant features tubular red flowers that emit a sweet fragrance, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. It's ideal for climbing over trellises or along fences.
    
3. Escallonia: With its glossy leaves and clusters of red flowers, Escallonia is a versatile shrub that can be used for hedging or as a standalone feature in your garden. It's also known for its ability to thrive in coastal conditions.
   
    

Incorporating red plants into your garden design can significantly enhance its visual appeal and create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Red is a colour that symbolises energy, passion, and excitement. It can draw the eye and create focal points in your garden, making spaces feel more dynamic and lively. Additionally, red flowers and foliage can contrast beautifully with the greens and blues commonly found in gardens, adding depth and variety to your outdoor space. Whether you choose to plant a bold red hedge or scatter red flowers throughout your garden, the addition of red can make your garden feel vibrant and full of life.

Also, consider colouring your garden yellow with forsythia, blue with lavender, or pink with hydrangeas. Each of these colours can add its unique charm and character to your garden, creating a diverse and aesthetically pleasing landscape. Yellow forsythia brings a cheerful brightness, blue lavender offers a calming and serene feel, and pink hydrangeas add a soft, romantic touch.

To explore the full range of colourful plants, visit our webshop or stop by your local Thompson's branch. Our knowledgeable staff are ready to help you choose the perfect plants to create a garden that reflects your style and personality. With our wide selection of vibrant plants, you're sure to find the perfect additions to make your garden a beautiful and inviting space.