Purple, symbol of royalty is used in the coronation robes of the British Monarchy. Purple is symbolic as the colour that signifies Christmas. Garden designers know that purple foliage makes a positive statement, bold, assertive, dominant like a monarch. Purple acts as a foil for other plants. It offsets vibrant colour and provides contrast in sun-filled gardens.
"To describe foliage as Deep Purple is actually a misnomer", says Sophie Thompson. "When I describe leaves as purple, I am not...
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