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Landscape Design Planting Around a Fire Pit

Fire pits are a wonderful addition to any outdoor living space, but how can you add flora and fauna to accent the surrounding area? Try some of these flower and planting ideas courtesy of the DIY Network blog.

Princess lilies (Alstroemeria X Straprisara)

Princess lilies play off the color of the fire with their vibrant peachy orange color.

Golden euonymous (Euonymous Japonicus Aureo Marginatus)

Golden euonymous are a fantastic addition to a patio surrounding a fire pit with their bright yellow foliage and clusters of flowers.

Mediterranean fan palm (Chamaerops Humilis)

The slow growing Mediterranean fan palm will make a great entrance plant to a patio that wont overpower the presence of the fire pit (Cute girl not included).

Dwarf bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus)

The Dwarf bottlebrush adds a nice accent with the bright red plumes that making their way down to the end of the branches.

Camarillo fiesta bougainvillea (Bougainvillea Monle)

Camarillo fiesta bougainvillea are nice to accent a fire pit flame with their bright orange-red blooms.

Mix and match any number of these plants and flowers to add and aesthetic appeal to the surrounding areas of your outdoor living room and fire pit lounge. Be sure to check out the DIY Network blog for more ideas.