Pennisetum villosum with Zinnia and Verbena rigida
Repeated blocks of planting jostle at different heights to create a kind of autumn meadow. The open airy habit of the purple Verbena dominates the lower level, while the tall cerise Zinnia gives a hit of saturated red.
In the midst of this vibrant jewel-coloured scheme, the feathery tufts of Pennisetum float like clouds.
With the sun glowing through from behind, their drooping cotton buds lift the otherwise heavy colouring and provide a fluffy change in texture that links the other plants together.
