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.
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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.
For my best tips on container success, see the Garden Container Idea Gallery. It includes information on choosing containers, potting mix, best growing locations, watering tips, and more.
Patio Container Recipe No. 1
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.
Plant List
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A. Superbells® Dreamsicle (Calibrachoa) Calibrachoa hybrid Duration: Annual Light level: part sun to sun B. Laguna™ Sky Blue (Lobelia) C. Flambe® Yellow (Strawflower) D. Daredevel® Claret (Zonal Geranium) E. Graceful Grasses® Blue Mohawk (Soft Rush) |
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.
Plant List
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A. Pegasus® Begonia Duration: Annual Light level: part sun to sun B. Dolce® Appletini (Coral Bells) C. Surefire® Rose (Begonia) |
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Patio Container Recipe No. 3
This one is my favourite. Shop in-person to find the blue-est petunias available.
Plant List
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A. Supertunia® Royal Velvet™ Petunia hybrid Duration: Annual Light level: part sun to sun B. Gays Delight (Coleus) C. Pegasus® Begonia
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Recommended Resource
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Container Gardening Complete
by Jessica Walliser This has everything you want to know about growing plants in containers! Flowers, herbs, veggies, and more! It’s packed with useful information, creative container projects, and lots of beautiful photos. |
Now go get some plants and create something beautiful.
~Melissa the Empress of Dirt ♛
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