Plant Ideas for Beautiful Patio Containers

Want to know the secret to beautiful garden containers? These plant lists tell you exactly which plants you need to create these eye-catching planters.

Want container recipes for window boxes? See Gorgeous Plant Combinations for Window Boxes.

Thank you to Proven Winners for providing the images of these plants.

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Patio Container Recipe No. 1

Want to create your own patio planters like the ready-made ones you see at garden nurseries? I’ve picked three examples to choose from. You can find these plants wherever Proven Winners plants are sold.

This one is my favorite. Shop in-person to find the blue-est petunias available.

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Patio Container Recipe No. 2

This next one has just three plants that play off each other with contrasting colours and textures.

To get a two-tone pot like this, you could easily create the same effect by spray-painting a plastic pot. Be sure to use spray paint suited for plastic surfaces. Use painter’s tape to get crisp lines and allow proper drying time between coats.

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Patio Container Plant List No. 3

If you are using a large container like this one, you do not need to fill it with container mix.

Instead, insert something like an upside-down plastic tub to fill half the volume.

Add proper soilless potting mix to the upper half where the plant roots will reside.

This will save you money and the plants will be just as happy.

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~Melissa the Empress of Dirt ♛