Modern garden - Setting accents with red plants in the garden!

Modern garden with red accents: for those who appreciate the extraordinary!

Before creating a garden, the question of style comes into play. If you don't find the romance of a cottage garden or the deliberate messiness of a natural garden appealing, you should explore the concept of a modern garden. By this, we don't mean the unnatural stone deserts that "embellish" many German front gardens, but rather, clearly structured and often minimalist-designed gardens. The color scheme also plays a significant role in them. The motto is "Less is more," which means working with a few complementing tones or intentional highlights. A special example is the design with red plants, such as the Photinia 'Devil's Dream®'.

Was genau ist ein moderner Garten eigentlich?

The perception of what is modern is as diverse as what is considered beautiful. However, the term can be narrowed down by looking at long-lasting trends. It's noticeable that there are two contrasting styles that remain popular and continue to inspire people. These include nature-inspired gardens, which are interesting for those who desire minimal maintenance and maximum enjoyment through their wildness. In addition, there are gardens characterized by clear forms, color concepts, and a reduction to the essentials. These can confidently be referred to as modern gardens, even in the years to come.

Devils Dream hohe Hecke mit roten Blättern

How does a modern garden look like?

A modern garden features different levels, concrete shapes, and defining boundaries through walls, hedges, or plants. It incorporates furniture with a clean design and corresponding decorative elements. The key principle is to focus on understatement and concentrate on a few standout highlights. Everything comes together to create a harmonious whole that unmistakably represents the style. In addition to wood and metal, stones and concrete elements can also be present in modern gardens, but they are not reminiscent of desert-like rock gardens. On the contrary, plants play a major role in these gardens. As a result, a modern garden makes an important contribution to the preservation of local insect, bird, and animal life. By opting for low-maintenance plants such as Photinia Devil's Dream®, you can also minimize the need for maintenance and upkeep.

Why a modern garden and red plants make a great team?

When choosing your garden plants, it's best to consider the color scheme in advance. Ideally, it should be coordinated with the other elements in your modern garden. The best combination usually consists of two to three harmonized colors. These can be muted but vibrant shades such as red, yellow, and orange. Alternatively, you can focus on a single color, using it as a highlight to accentuate specific areas. Red is particularly effective in this context.

As a complementary color to green, which is ubiquitous in gardens from lawns to foliage, red always provides a balanced contrast while making a striking statement. You needn't worry about it becoming overwhelming, as a red garden in this combination appears both striking and harmonious. Additionally, choosing red plants can attract attention and add visual interest to your modern garden design.

Photinia Devil's Dream®: a brightly red star in the modern garden!

Bright red on a green background: What works on a large area, the Photinia Devil's Dream® showcases perfectly. The vibrant red foliage seems to glow against the backdrop of its dark green glossy leaves. You can enjoy this effect in your modern garden from spring to late summer. Planted as a red bush in the garden, it also acts as an additional design element. With a growth rate of about 30 centimeters per year and excellent pruning tolerance, the possibilities are enormous. For example, you can frame a seating area with a red Photinia hedge. The red shrub also makes a great statement as a solitary plant in a flower bed.

With patience and proper care, the plant can grow up to a height of 250 centimeters and become an impressive focal point. A red tree in the garden that stands out not only because of its size but also because of its spectacular colors. Once your Photinia hedge has achieved the perfect shape and height, you can take a more relaxed approach. Only one or two maintenance trims per year will be sufficient to maintain the desired form.

Additionally, pruning the Photinia will promote the growth of its vibrant red leaves. To enjoy a flaming foliage display year after year, follow these steps: Once hedge pruning is allowed, trim all the branches that protrude from the basic form. If you want to achieve the perfect Photinia pruning, cut just above the outward-facing leaf bud. Always make sure to maintain a trapezoidal shape (narrower at the top than at the bottom). Some people use a taught string as a guide to mark the desired form. If you fertilize your Photinia and provide the right conditions, you may find that your hedge grows so vigorously that it can tolerate a second round of trimming. Feel free to undertake another round of Photinia pruning, but only until August, as your Devil's Dream® needs a rest in the autumn.

Devvils Dream Hecke mit Blüte und roten Blättern