When bonsai are exhibited, they are often shown with accent plants. An accent plant is chosen to complement the tree often in terms of color, texture and form. The plant must complement the bonsai without detracting from the tree itself. It should catch the attention of the viewer and lead the eye back to the tree. Selecting and potting the perfect accent plant is an art form in itself.
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This “Urban yamadori” was collected from a neighbor’s lawn about 2 years ago. Dandelions are difficult to kill in a lawn, but make fun bonsai. A magazine interviewer asked John Naka, years ago, which was his best bonsai. With a twinkle in his eye, he showed his Tanpopo.
This Tanpopo measures about 5”. |
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Accent Pot: unmarked; 2” in diameter
Accent plant: Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’ (golden Japanese stonecrop) and Ajuga reptans ‘Valfredda’ Chocolate Chip (bugleweed) |
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Accent Pot: unmarked; 2” in diameter
Accent plant: Ledebouria socialis (silver squill) and Dymondia margaretae (silver carpet |
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Accent plant: Coral Bells (Heuchera ‘Canyon Duet’)
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Accent plant: Coral Bells (Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’)
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Accent plant: Western Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum)
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