Terra Nova Nurseries has unveiled an exciting list of 25 companion plants, meticulously curated to harmonize with the popular colors of the year for 2024. This selection of best-of-breeding varieties showcases a spectrum of hues and tones that seamlessly complement the vibrant and serene color trends set to dominate the year ahead.
The company’s “Terra Nova Colors of the Year” plant list was thoughtfully crafted by Terra Nova’s dedicated breeding and marketing teams to align with the predictions of five prominent color authorities in North America. These experts hail from leading paint brands that annually conduct rigorous color studies and focus groups. The colors of the year for 2024 are heralded by HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams’ Persimmon, C2’s Thermal, Behr’s Cracked Pepper, Glidden’s Limitless, and Dutch Boy’s Ironside.
Terra Nova’s chosen varieties possess one or more of the following color attributes: flower or bloom color, foliage color, colors accentuated in leaf textures, and overall hues and tones.
Chuck Pavlich, Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries, notes, “The colors announced for 2024 showcase the balance of moody and uplifting color trends we’ve seen since the pandemic. Terra Nova’s color-coordinated plant list embraces these corresponding and contrasting tones to provide further opportunities for applying and enjoying them in landscape, garden, and patio settings.”
Perfect Plant Pairings for 2024’s Trending Colors
HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams’ Persimmon is characterized by its energetic, lively, and rejuvenating red-orange hue with pastel undertones. This lively palette resonates with Terra Nova’s Heuchera Northern Exposure™ ‘Amber,’ which mirrors the earthy yet cheerful tones in its textural foliage. Additional companion plants for Persimmon include *Heucherella ‘Buttered Rum,’ Heuchera ‘Paprika,’ Echinacea Supreme™ ‘Cantaloupe,’ Geum Tempo™ ‘Orange,’ Heuchera ‘Creme Brule,’ Begonia Cocoa™ ‘Enchanted Sunrise,’ and Heuchera ‘Changeling.’
C2’s Thermal, a pale yet punchy baby blue reminiscent of the expansive sky, elicits a sense of tranquility. Terra Nova’s Lithodora ‘Crystal Blue’ and Brunnera ‘Alexandria’ both boast bright, baby blue flowers, reflecting the same soothing qualities as C2’s Thermal. Additionally, Sedum ‘Marina’ and Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine,’ bred by Terra Nova, serve as strong companion plants with their serene blue hues.
Behr’s Cracked Pepper is an elegant, soft black with a moody, sophisticated character. Terra Nova’s Actaea ‘Black Negligee,’ Heuchera Little Cuties™ ‘Coco,’ Heuchera ‘Black Forest Cake,’ Heuchera Grande™ ‘Black,’ and Heuchera ‘Black Beauty’ share the same rich, relaxing ebony tones, making them perfect companions for Cracked Pepper.
Glidden’s Limitless, a versatile honey-beige hue, lends itself to various settings. Terra Nova’s Echinacea Cara Mia™ ‘Sands’ with its cheery and soothing neutral tones makes an ideal companion plant. Other color-coordinated selections for Limitless include Echinacea ‘Aloha,’ Sedum ‘Peach Pearls,’ and Heuchera ‘Champagne.’
Dutch Boy’s Ironside, a rich black with green, earthy undertones, presents a unique tonal quality. This deep olive hue pairs beautifully with Terra Nova’s Begonia Silver™ ‘Lace,’ creating a sophisticated and mysterious ambiance. The same elegance and boldness are echoed in Terra Nova’s Heuchera Little Cuties™ ‘Shimmer,’ Aphelandra Nova® ‘Fuego,’ and Heuchera ‘Hollywood.’
Terra Nova Nurseries maintains an extensive catalog of best-of-breeding varieties, collections, and series on their website. This invaluable resource enables the company’s licensees, brokers, and finishing-grower customers to consistently offer plants that harmonize with the leading color trends of the year.