White has long been associated with elegance, purity, nobility, and silver with we alth and dignity.The combination of both colors creates images that are distinguished by elegant harmony.White has this to itself that, as a neutral color, it is always a secondary color, it never comes to the fore, but makes the accompanying colors perceived differently, they seem brighter. White color is a good background for softening contrast and emphasizing shapes.
Sapwood occurs in nature mainly on flowers, partially also on leaves, less often on bark.The color of silver is mainly found on leaves and shoots. When the buds of white tulips open in the spring, e.g. the 'White Triumphator' variety, silver woolly purgatory also comes to life. The Italian Kocanka competes for the palm of priority with snow-white buttercups, in the summer a harmonious duo is formed by mugwort and white-flowering roses, e.g. the 'Schneeflocke' or 'Schneewitchen' varieties.
In the vicinity of white, even boring and uninteresting grays look elegant and noble.White reflects light most strongly, hence plants with white flowers or leaves are very visible in the shade, and even after dark. Some plants appear silver plated; this impression is intensified when it is observed from a distance, then the cutter covering the leaves and stems reflects the sun's rays.
Perennials such as sage or woolly purgatory, as well as small shrubs, such as lavender and santolina, are perfect for bed plantings, just like funkia and brunera. They can act as a border and belong to the main plant composition.The latter species are often planted under trees.The useful birch 'Doorenbos' can also boast a bright color.In this variety, the bark is white and does not flake off. Monumental beeches are known for their ashen bark. Their exceptionally light and smooth bark is clearly distinguished, for example, against the background of dark and cracked trunks of a pedunculate oak.
