Plants of a red shade are quite common in wildlife, they are especially attractive to both humans and pollinating insects. According to psychologists, red flowers evoke incredible feelings and emotions associated with an incentive to activity, energy, passion. They are presented as a sign of deep, passionate feelings. Red color will be a great contrast with blue and purple, complemented by a combination of green and blue.
Shades of red in human perception when combined with certain colors:
- red background is not able to change the shade of red;
- green background creates conditions under which red (including red flowers) appears to contain purple;
- blue background visually turns red into orange.
The impact of color in terms of psychology
Psychologists have long noted an excessively strong effect of red on human consciousness. A room that is painted scarlet gives the impression of a warm space, and in some situations even hot. It can be used during a training or psychotherapy session for a person,prone to melancholy. This color gives an impetus to a quick reaction of the brain, helps to accelerate movements, increases blood pressure, the heart rate accelerates somewhat, breathing becomes rapid.
Garden decoration
Scarlet, raspberry and other shades of red will completely decorate the territory of the garden and create a special festive atmosphere in it. At dusk, the red flowers become almost invisible. It is recommended to plant them mainly in sunny areas. At present, it is quite possible to purchase plants that have amazingly beautiful flowers of red and purple color, which will decorate the garden both in spring and autumn. Unlike its paler "brothers", the red flower is more noticeable at long distances, so it can be planted next to many other plants.
Attractive red shades are characteristic of azaleas, Japanese quince, spirea, barberry. In early spring, the very first red flowers grow, in particular tulips, which have a bright color of their petals. Among the summer flowers endowed with this color, it should be noted dahlia, anemone, gladiolus. In total, there are hundreds of different types of red plants in nature. Extraordinarily beautiful and striking in their sophistication are daylilies and lilies. A delicate lily flower (which also comes in red shades) is able to please the human eye from early spring until the very autumn cold. Perennial red plants can profusely decorate a stylish garden. Most often, the owners prefer to plant tender carnations,geyhera or sage, as well as other equally beautiful flowers, differing from each other in shape, size of inflorescences and other features.
Invariably occupying a leading position in the garden against the background of many other plants, proud and strict asters are able to bloom before the onset of frost. They are especially unpretentious, therefore they are in great demand among flower growers. Astra most often occupies large spaces in modern gardens, its authoritative rival is a rose, a flower with red flowers of simply fantastic beauty, to which humanity has worthily presented the emblem of love and fidelity. Poppies are no less attractive with their special beauty and a certain charm inherent in such flowers. It would be unfair not to mention the natural sophistication of zinnia and cosmea.
