A Container Made for Sun & Shade

Container gardens are as popular as ever because they make the work of gardening easy, and they allow for great control, flexibility, and fun. Dislike weeding? It’s unlikely weeds will find their way into your pots. Like to switch things up? You can change your entire look by swapping out one or more plants in a moment’s time. No space for a garden bed? Use container to grow on your balcony, patio, or anywhere you like.

Three “filler” plants were chosen for their bushy, mounded habits and beautiful foliage and flower features.

SunPatiens® Compact Orchid Blush – SunPatiens® are known for their disease resistance and ability to bloom in both full-sun and full-shade conditions.  In this combination, they serve as the floriferous centerpiece amongst various foliage textures.

Diamond Frost® Euphorbia – The smallest of this Euphorbia series from Proven Winners, Diamond Frost® was chosen for its flowers, texture, and tendency to grow between other plants in the container.

Tradescantia ‘Purple Heart’ – Tradescantia is typically seen indoors as a houseplant, but it makes a great filler AND spiller in annual container gardens. The best part is, you can take it inside at the end of the season and winter it over indoors!

Plectranthus – A member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) Plectranthus are known for their aromatic, colorful foliage. These plants are versatile; most grow well in-ground, in containers, and as houseplants.

Lemon Coral® Sedum – The chartreuse foliage adds a bright pop of color to shade containers and can also tolerate full-sun conditions without damage. This annual Sedum is wonderful in landscapes and is also an outstanding container “spiller” plant.

Juncus Blue Arrows – You can’t beat the spikey, green to blue-green, foliage this “thriller” adds to containers.

Ipomea Tricolor – When it comes to container gardening, Sweet Potato Vines are one of the most popular “spiller” plants around. ‘Tricolor’ sports unique foliage color and variegation that can trail up to 36″ in a growing season.

Dracaena – This traditional “thriller” consists of thin, long, lance-shaped leaves that produce a spikey foliage plant. Dracaena can be found in a variety of colors including green, burgundy, and tricolor foliage.

Trailing Coleus – Celebrated for bringing bold color and textured foliage to the garden, Coleus works great in all light conditions. Chocolate Drop® and Strawberry Drop® are two trailing, “spiller” varieties that grow well in containers.

Begonia Megawatt™ Pink –  Begonias are one of the most popular shade-loving annual flowers both in containers and in the landscape. The Megawatt™ series offers striking, non-stop flowers from Spring through Autumn…even in the heat, drought, and sun.

Container gardens make the work of gardening easy, and they allow for great control, flexibility, and fun. Even if you’re not sure what type of lighting you receive, there are still plenty of options to change your entire look by swapping out one or more plants in a moment’s time. Once you’ve figured out your lighting scenario, the options are endless!