okay ... I'll go out on this limb
before I even look at colors or patterns these days, I look at foliage type. I've just had the most fun with evergreens, and would love to see a collective thread with pics of people's favorites (of all colors and styles)! I know it may be a little oddball to group a "favorites" thread this way, but I just gotta give it a shot!
My favorites evergreen (so far) is Bobbie Gerold - but I'm hoping some wonderful new additions from last fall will bloom and blow me even further away next summer!