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Kezia Reynolds

I’m seeing this colour in every beautiful planting scheme this summer – and Zoe Ball nails the look

Zoe Ball at VE celebrations 2025 wearing red sequin dress.

Zoe Ball has unveiled her garden’s transformation, and her choice of lilac, violet and mauve blooms has convinced me that purple planting schemes are having a moment, and wow, do they look good!

Filling your garden with purple blooms is becoming an increasingly popular garden trend, and we love the romantic and dramatic framing they give to an outdoor space. It’s not just Zoe Ball’s garden either; purple planting schemes were everywhere at the Chelsea Flower Show 2025, too.

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