When you stumble upon a beautiful garden, what’s usually the thing that draws our eye to the beauty? Often, it’s the color of the garden! The beauty to see color is indeed a gift from God, and makes life so much brighter! There are so many ways to incorporate color in gardens, mix it up, and create deep meanings with how we color our garden. I’m here to share lots of ways you can utilize color in your garden, make the most of your gardening space with the ultimate color combinations, and hopefully spark lots of inspiration! 

Welcome to our journey around the color wheel- plant style! Every blog will highlight a different combination and its elements. There is so much color potential that God’s creation provides us with, and now you can take advantage of it!

The rainbow garden is eye-catching to anyone that walks by. Parents, have your kiddos assist you with this type of garden! It’s so fun to scout out different plants for the individual colors of the rainbow and educational, too! `

Key Elements of a Rainbow Garden

• Flowers, plants or vegetables for each color of the rainbow (the flowers can be a mix of both annuals and perennials)!
• A flat garden bed or cute container

How to Plant Your Own!

1. Select your location, preferably with sun exposure and length. If you have or are able to plant an arched flower bed, that would make it look even more like a rainbow!
2. Choose the type of plants you want for each color of the rainbow! You can also choose to make an edible rainbow garden! See the list below for ideas for each color of annual, perennial, and fruit/veggie! Combining a mixture of both annuals and perennials will give your garden a continuous color display. It’ll also bring both a changing, seasonal element (annuals) and an element of long-term interest (perennials).
3. Start planting! It’s a good idea to plant taller plants in the back, and make sure you give adequate space for when the plants spread.
4. Maintain your garden and above all, enjoy it!

Suitable Plants for the Rainbow Garden

There’s a plethora of flowers you can use for your rainbow garden since flowers come in pretty much every color of the rainbow. However, here are some of my favorites.

Red

• Annuals: Geraniums, Petunias, Salvia, Celosia
• Perennials: Poppies, Roses, Red Coneflower (‘Sombrero Salsa Red’ is a great variety)!
• Vegetables: Tomatoes, Red Peppers, Beets, Radishes

Orange

• Annuals: Marigolds, Lantana, Calibrachoa
• Perennials: Lilies, Chrysanthemums, Butterfly Weed
• Vegetables: Carrots, Sweet Potatoes

Yellow

• Annuals: Sunflowers, Marigolds
• Perennials: Daffodils, Rudbeckia
• Vegetables: Corn, Yellow Bell Peppers, Yellow Zucchini Squash

Green

• Annuals: Grasses (King Tut, fiber Optic, Corkscrew), ‘Pistachio Cream’ Petunia
• Perennials: ‘Green Twister’ Cone Flower (Echinacea)- has unique green and pink petals, and we carry it at Ebert’s!
• Vegetables/Herbs: Broccoli, Peas, Beans, Chives

Blue

• Annuals: Cornflower, Lobelia, Evolvulus ‘Blue My Mind’
• Perennials: ‘Storm Cloud’ Amsonia (Bluestar), Clematis, Russian Sage, Larkspur
• Vegetables/Fruits: Blueberries, (or, if you have access to these): Blue Corn, Blue Pumpkins, Blue Cabbage

Creating a rainbow garden is a joyful way to explore the beauty of color, plants, and creativity—especially when kids are involved! From choosing sun-loving spots to mixing annuals, perennials, and even veggies, this project is as educational as it is visually stunning. With endless possibilities for each color of the rainbow, you can design a garden that’s uniquely yours while appreciating the vibrant diversity God has placed in nature. Whether in a flower bed or a container, your rainbow garden will bring smiles, wonder, and a splash of color to your outdoor space. Stay tuned for the next stop on our color wheel journey!