The 12 segments wheel is made up of three primary hues (red, blue and yellow), three secondary hues (orange, green and violet) and six tertiary hues ( red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet and red-violet).

Study the spectrum of the colour wheel and learn to recognise colour harmonies.

Grey or silver added to any hue creates a tone. This subdues the dark red or purple shades, but will accentuate a bright, clear hue such as light blue or yellow.

HARMONY
The easiest on the eye are pairings of harmony colours, these lie next to each other. By grouping two or three neighbouring harmony colours together and with the same colours creates a very peaceful garden structure.
e.g. By using blues to purple with the addition of white creates a cool restful scene. A warmer welcoming garden may use colours from violet to yellow.

CONTRAST
Contrasting colours give emphasis to a particular border or beds. Contrast can be overwhelming, tiring and jarring but in moderation they add zest and impact to the garden.
e.g. By using two opposites, yellow and violet together the yellow is electrified, so leaps out at you. Red a hot colour and green a cool colour used together makes the red seem brighter.

DISCORD
Discords will give a varied garden without risking a 'riot of colour'. Usually they have a affinity with each other, but are not direct contrasts or harmonies.
e.g. Primrose-yellow, pale pink, blue and silver are tender, fresh and clear and will give a peaceful mood to the garden. Red, pink, yellow and lime-green are exciting and sunny and will add a cheerful mood to the garden.

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FUN WITH FLOWERS

The yellow, blue and white flower bed.

Planting Plan 1. White Cosmos 2. Tall yellow Marigold 3. Blue Salvia 4. White Cosmos 5. Apricot Celosia 6. Yellow Cosmos 7. Dwarf yellow marigold 8. White Alyssum 9. Blue Petunia

Have fun and experiment in the garden. There are no right or wrong combinations. Remember the rainbow, colour shinning side by side creating magic.