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Annuals for containers are great for novice gardeners or anyone who wants to add interest and colour to their porch or patio. The most eye-catching arrangements combine contrasting colours, textures and leaf sizes for optimal interest.
Here are my top 10 suggestions for plants to include in container arrangements or hanging baskets:
Given a weekly drink of plant food, you’ll be rewarded with a strong flower show all summer long on wispy vines that trail down the pot or rise vertically on a trellis.
This emerald beauty has leaves that spread upwards and out in a fan shape presenting a fern-like appearance. Often grown as house plants, these tropical superstars provide visual height and drama in outdoor containers.
At 3’tall with tropical-like foliage and large flowers (red, orange, or yellow) that resemble irises, canna lilies are an ideal container centrepiece in a large pot.
A nonstop flowering, easy-growing pink petunia that never needs to be deadheaded. It’s gorgeous in a pot, delivering punches of color until fall frost.
Begonia explodes with prolific blooms that hummingbirds can’t resist. Colors hold best in afternoon shade, but some varieties tolerate full sun too. This is a ‘self-cleaning’ plant, meaning the flowers drop off as they fade so you never need to remove them.
A true showstopper with its unique vine-like sprawling appearance and opening flowers in rich tones of pink, orange, gold and purple that fade from hue to hue as the blossoms age. Flowers beckon butterflies and hummingbirds.
Also known as million bells, this cutie resembles a mini-petunia, with varieties offering a rainbow of color combinations and patterns.
A classic for containers and baskets, geraniums deliver strong color all season long. These plants love the heat but you’ll have to take a minute to remove any spent blossom heads to promote continuous blooming.
Uused for its shiny purple foliage (like Coleus), it makes a great contrast or backdrop for plants with bright-colored flowers (foliage color is best in part shade).
This plant is loved for its unique chartreuse, purple or bronze foliage. It’s naturally trailing habit makes it the perfect ‘spill-over’ plant for hanging baskets.
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Discover the taste and freshness of fresh herbs in your meals and garden. Learn about the importance and endless possibilities of incorporating herbs.
Rough Blazing Star's drought-tolerant nature makes it ideal for well-drained dry to medium soils, sandy soils, or rocky terrain.
Grow beautiful, low-maintenance lantana for your home or garden with the right materials and tips. Lantana plants are easy to start from seed and suitable for growing in containers indoors or outdoors. Learn how to start, repot, and care for lantanas today!
Learn the importance of documenting seed information, including botanical names and cultivars, to ensure successful gardening and avoid mystery seeds.
Plant Eastern Redbud for a stunning display of spring colour, and the emergence of heart-shaped leaves. Read its quick growth Guide.
My partial shade planter is starting to grow. I put a cage in the center and then planted peas; they will climb up the cage.
The marigolds, calendula and alyssum are planted as tomato companion plants. Marigolds attract beneficial insects.
Judith shares her secrets on getting her roses ready for winter, including using netting and snow cover. Discover just how she gets her roses prepped with her useful tips and tricks – even with her knee braces!
Learn how fish emulsion can enhance the growth of your roses, tomatoes, and vegetables without harming the soil or surrounding creatures.
Grow the popular "Money Tree" plant indoors! The Pachira aquatica is easy to grow in indirect sunlight, and is a great addition to any room. Get tips on proper Fengshui placement, water and fertilizer schedules, and repotting information to ensure your money tree stays healthy and looks great for years to come.
American Beech likes full sun at maturity and tolerates shade when young. Large space is necessary for wide-spreading root system.
Discover the refreshing beauty and great ideas of Beth and Ken Powell's private garden featuring remarkable art creations in this photo exhibit.
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