Jacques Majorelle and his Blue Garden
Blue features are the most mysterious elements in a landscape. Nowhere is this more true than in the magnificent ‘Majorelle Garden’ located in the heart of Marrakesh, Morocco. Originally created in the 1920’s by the French artist and gardener, Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962), this remarkable 12 acre haven has revolutionized the way we think of color in the garden. Majorelle was an avid plant collector and filled his botanical park, now open to the public, with exotic plant species from all over the world. But the overriding feature in this hot and dry environment is Majorelle’s favorite color: a rich shade of cobalt blue. It embellishes buildings, pergolas, fountains and more. Photo from Talking Dog UK This alluring color comes out of the traditional Moroccan aesthetic but Majorelle used 'his blue' with great abandon. It serves as a spectacular backdrop for multi-colored bougainvillea, bright orange nasturtiums and planters filled with pinks, yellows