Color of the Year 2015 - Marsala

Use the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015: Marsala in Your Garden

February 21, 2015June 18, 2018 Heather Murrey

Use the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015: Marsala in Your Garden

In January, Pantone revealed “Marsala” to be the color of the year for 2015. Since then, I have seen several blog posts pop up all over the world wide web offering suggestions for how to incorporate this color into your decor, makeup, and wardrobe. So, why not go ahead and incorporate this color into your outdoor space as well?

Here are several ways you can add the color of the year into your existing space with out compromising the integrity of your current design and still make a big impact.

1. Change the color of your furniture cushions or add some outdoor throw pillows.

Red Sunbrella Fabric Pillows available at Crate Barrel — Sunbrella Fabric Pillows available at Crate Barrel

Sunbrella cushions shown in Poppy - available at Restoration Hardware — Sunbrella cushions shown in Poppy – available at Restoration Hardware

2. Add a piece of marsala-colored pottery**.

3. Choose deep red and burgundy tones when selecting your spring / summer seasonal color. These beautiful annuals will last from spring to fall*:

Surefire Rose Begonia

Coleus Aurora Black Cherry

Cora Vinca Burgundy

Dianthus Black Cherry Wild

Superbells Pomegranate Punch

Supertunia Black Cherry

Temari® Burgundy Verbena

Zinnia Profusion Cherry — Zinnia Profusion ‘Cherry’

Remember, Marsala (and other shades of red) is a bold color and a little goes a long way.

*Please note the annuals listed above are all hardy for USDA zone 8a and may not be suitable for your area. Please check USDA information to be sure these plants are suitable for your region.

**Pottery shown above can be purchased through Matthew Murrey Design and can be found at Jackson’s Home and Garden