It’s Back to School Time! Create the ultimate fan zone: a planter filled with your team’s signature hues.
Are you a die-hard fan looking to show your team spirit in your garden? Creating a combination planter filled with beautiful plants in your team’s colors is the perfect way to celebrate your favorite team. Whether you’re gearing up for the fall football season, planning for a spring graduation party, or want to showcase your national pride, a team-colored garden can be a fun and creative way to express your fandom. With red being a dominant color in major sports leagues like the NBA, MLB, and NFL, and white a classic choice for many teams, there’s a wide range of color combinations to explore.
Let’s dive into transforming your outdoor space into a vibrant, team-spirited oasis.
A Classic: Red and White for the Win!
America’s favorite annual, the petunia, comes in an array of colors to suit almost any team’s colors. Pair AAS Winner Sure Shot White petunia with the new SuperCal Premium Red Maple for a stunning and long-lasting mix of red and white.
For the cooler “shoulder seasons”, try any white pansy such as Inspire DeLuxxe White with beautiful red Snapdragon Snaptini Scarlet. Or Senetti White Red Heart for your cool weather planters that include the red and white colors all in one flower!
Or add in some yellow/gold team colors as shown in this combo featuring Snapdragon SnapShot Burgundy, Pansy Cool Wave Golden Yellow with Alyssum Snow Crystals, and Juncus Blue Dart for height.
Gold + Black = Go Team!
The drama of back against gold is sure to inspire “going for the gold” at any time.
The stunning hues of Heuchera Black Pearl next to the bold yellow of Rudbeckia Amarillo Gold creates a dramatic contrast and projects elegance and luxury.
Score with Purple and Yellow
Go for the contrast by using a vivid purple flower with a long-lasting yellow bloom.
Cheer your team on by planting up a combination of Phlox Pop Stars Deep Blue with Petunia Bee’s Knees and cheer on the pollinators who are sure to love this combo.
Phlox Pop Stars Deep Blue
Get the Game On with Navy and Orange
Create a vibrant game day atmosphere right at your doorstep with Navy and Orange flower containers!
Imagine a sea of Navy Velour Easy Wavy Petunia and Flamma Orange Celosia blooms cheering on your favorite team!
Gray (Silver) and Green Dream Team
For a sunny location, try mixing a silvery foliage item like Centaurea Silver Swirl (hardy in zones 6-9) with an annual/tender perennial such as Dianthus Green Ball which is also great for cut flowers. Two plants that can work well together to represent your favorite gray and green team.
For shadier areas, the cute Hosta Mouse Ears can pair well with any Japanese Painted Fern.
Ready to transform your garden into a fan’s paradise?
Let your imagination run wild with endless possibilities with our members’ new plants, combination ideas, and more Team/Collegiate Color Combos for Your Garden.
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