Accent plants can be so interesting that just one will attract attention. They might have unusual or striking, year-round architectural structure and colour or a habit that acts like an exclamation mark in the landscape.
Accents might look good singled out or planted in multiples, planted in a pot or against a coloured or interesting backdrop, but whatever you choose, your star players in the garden should create interest, intrigue and draw focus.
Some of my favourite accent plants are:
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Acacia cognata 'Limelight' LIMELIGHT BOWER WATTLE
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Beschorneria yuccoides MEXICAN LILY
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Cordyline 'Red Sensation' RED SENSATION CORDYLINE
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Fortunella japonica 'Marumi' ROUND CUMQUAT
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Heliconia hybrids
& cvs HELICONIA
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Licula grandis RUFFLED FAN PALM
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Yucca elaphantipes GIANT YUCCA
• For more see my book
The Source Book Second Edition
