Inspiring colour combinations

I have visited lots of gardens recently, while it's been too hot to do anything other than water our own garden. Although the overall design, style and feel of another garden is always interesting and thought provoking, often it doesn't translate to something you can replicate at home. What I never fail to find though is inspiration for a new colour or plant combination. Here are a few that caught my eye.

Pale and dark pink Achillea mingles beautifully with the soft purple of Nepeta (catmint).