Northeast Gardening: Summer Blooms 2014, 2 by Pfg

Pfg wrote:
How far away are your red trees and shrubs? I have a Cotinus way in the distance. I made the mistake of too many purples and blues, which will be great if I can find something bright enough to energize the big picture. White doesn't do it at such a distance. I had a deep red peony (pic 1) that was wonderful, now I miss it and everything looks flat. I moved some yellow/orange daylilies there last fall (2) but I can see already it's not enough. I have a brighter one I think should work. It's earlier blooming so will pick up some of the slack until the red Monarda, Phlox, pink Platycodons, etc, finally get going.