How to Design a Garden with Yellow Colors and Plants

Yellow Colors in the Garden – Design a Garden with Yellow Plants

Yellow Flowers in the Garden

Yellow is an uplifting color for spring that has a positive effect on most people. Especially after a dreary cold winter. Try to create the perfect yellow garden space that brightens but also is soothing to look at with the right plants and flower design.

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Not everyone is a fan of yellow flowers. Some gardeners won’t use them in their design. Yellow grabs our attention, and won’t let it go. Our eyes can see yellow most readily even more than red or orange.

Try not to overwhelm with yellow as it can be wonderful but only in small doses. This may be a challenge for some gardeners but when used well, yellow flowers can brighten and introduce lightness that can fill a garden with happiness and cheer.

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Pure yellow flowers always project a sunny glow and works well with darker colors and lighter colors. It’s best to pair yellow flowers with colors of similar values which means adding a degree of lightness and darkness to the mix.

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From tall to small, yellow flowers add a splash of bright and cheerful color to the backyard. If your personality tends to lean towards yellow you are cheerful, friendly and fun to be around. This is true of yellow flowers also. You can find yellow blooms for a wide range of garden styles, from high-impact modern landscapes to romantic cottage flower beds. Consider these bright yellow flowers, a welcome addition to your garden.

Sunflowers

Sunflower – (Helianthus), Annual

Sunflowers can easily grow over 15 feet tall so be sure to put them in an open area. They attract bees and birds and are an easy way to attract wildlife to your backyard.

Tuscan Sun Sunflower
Tuscan Sun Sunflower 

For a different spin on the sunflower check out the Tuscan Sun Sunflower that grows 2-3 feet tall in full sun.

Doris Day Floribunda Rose
Doris Day Floribunda Rose

Yellow Roses

Roses are a favorite in the garden. The rose has been around for many centuries and the best part is that it comes in a variety of forms.

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 Showy Black-Eyed Susan
Showy Black-Eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan flowers are fast growing and make a wonderful addition to any garden. They add color to any garden and attract bees and butterflies.

If you’re looking to add vibrancy and sunshine to your garden, the Showy- Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida speciosa) is sure to be the pop of color and excitement you need. Once you experience the color this will bring to your garden, you’ll understand how it earned it’s descriptive common name.

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View Black-Eyed Susan Plants for Your Garden

 


 

 
Sombrero Lemon Yellow Coneflower

Coneflowers are typically known to come in the color purple but those days are gone. Echinacea has burst onto the scene in yellow, pink, white and even green. It’s an easy-care, sun-loving favorite, varying in height from 2 to 5 feet. Encourage more compact growth by pruning coneflowers early in the season.

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Marigolds Garden

Marigolds are available in bright colors of Yellow and orange for the garden. Marigold annual flower seeds for planting in pots indoor or outdoors grow to just 8-12 inches tall and are long-blooming.

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Yellow Lily

Yellow Daylily Flowers

Cheerful Lemon Yellow Blooms Start Coming Early in the Season and very easy to care for.

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More Favorite Plants and Flowers

Cushion Spurge
Cushion Spurge

Finding the right plants and flowers for your garden doesn’t have to be difficult. Choose a few smaller plants to start with and add to your garden as you go. Garden in a small area or add your flowers and plants to make a container garden.  It’s easy to start small and add to your flower beds.

Create the perfect backyard space for you to relax in with bright colored plants and flowers.

Best Perennials for Attracting Pollinators

Roseform Yellow Begonia
Roseform Yellow Begonia

 

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Find Your Favorite Yellow Perennials

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