Using white in the garden has many benefits. Adding light to shady areas, a feeling of calm and showing up at night are a few benefits of a white garden.
Do you have white in the garden? I often buy a flat of white Impatiens to use in my containers and in spots throughout the garden. They add balance and light. Usually you can get the entire flat at a discount as a loss leader at a big box store, saving you money along the way.
White Garden at Barrington Court by Celiakozlowski at English Wikipedia
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Consider White in the Garden - 5 Reasons Why
1. White is the color of purity and often gives you the feeling of calm and serenity.
2. White gives your eyes a break in an otherwise vibrant landscape or container garden.
3. White adds light to shady areas.
4. White can be seen clearly in the evening as it reflects the moonlight. Some even create a "Moon Garden" using lots of white flowers, variegated foliage, and silver-toned plants to enjoy in the evening.
5. A white border adds light to a walkway and can make an entrance look crisp and clean.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden - The White Garden
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One of the most famous white gardens is The White Garden at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, England. Only white, green and silver plants are allowed to grow there. The idea is when you are working with a single color palette you will need to create drama and interest with shape, texture and form.
Just about all flowering plants come in a white variety. Annuals are an easy, temporary and affordable choice. Perennials and shrubs will add a nice structure to your garden. Plus they last a long time and you will only have to pay for them once.
Here are a few of my favorites:
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Carole
White is a favorite here for the crisp and clean beauty. White Stock and white roses are probably my favorites and I just picked up some Candy Tuft yesterday for a photo - doesn't last long here but it sure is pretty!
Patti Estep
Hi Carole,
It seems like just about all flowers have a white variety and I agree that stock and roses are great choices.
However, white annuals like Candy Tuft for me are often worth the small price for their short time in the garden.
Heather @ new house new home
There's nothing like a white garden in the evening - so relaxing!
Kelly
I am in the process of making my back yard an all white garden ( see my post Sissinghurst on my mind ) Do you know that famous white garden? Great post - thx I will be checking out the white flowers you suggest!
🙂 Kelly
Patti
I know about Sissinghurst but sadly have not visited. Beautiful pictures online. I'll have to check out your post.