Keeping in mind color combinations with shapes and sizes is important in planning a garden. here the pink color of the poppies goes well with the vibrant purple of the lavender as well as the pink bloom on the iceplant and the yellow in the leaves of the Euonymous. The poppies are round and larger tahn teh lavender blooms which are aligned on a spike. The iceplant is a ground cover and smaller in size than the poppy. The shrub maintains its variegated yellow color year round and is a vibrant contributor to the garden even in the middle of wither while adding a back drop to this spring display.