What to put in pots for summer?
The mainstay of summer containers are tender perennials, often referred to as ‘patio plants’. Those such as fuchsia can overwintered in the greenhouse as plants or rooted cuttings or bought fresh each year. Annual bedding plants are also good candidates and include nasturtium and pot marigold. Some of the most popular low-maintenance outdoor potted plants are purple fountain grass, rose, rosemary, garden sage, winter jasmine, fuchsia, Japanese maple, and thyme.
What kind of flowers to put in pots?
Petunias and zinnias are some of the best potted flowers for sun, while wax begonias and some coleus crave the shade. Browse these photos of flowers in pots for more ideas. Whether you want to love the overflowing exuberance of petunias and vinca, the look-at-me silhouettes of celosia and craspedia, or the lush beauty of zinnias, marigolds and dahlias, these annuals are all ideal for planting in pretty pots and space-saving containers.
What flowers grow in planters full sun?
When you’re looking for full sun flowers for pots, consider summer snapdragons, lantana, mandevilla vines and portulaca. This planter of full sun flowers includes ‘Akila Lavender Shades’ osteospermums (also known as African or Cape Daisies), ‘Cool Wave Frost’ spreading pansies and ‘Clear Crystal’ white alyssum. Moonbeam’ Tickseed. With blooms that form in early summer and last all the way until the end of fall, ‘Moonbeam’ is the definition of a long blooming perennial.Summer flowers burst to life with radiant sunflowers, fiery zinnias, glowing marigolds, and bold coneflowers. Vibrant petunias, dazzling lantanas, and striking dahlias paint gardens with brilliance, while salvias attract bees and butterflies.Geranium. Probably one of the longest flowering garden plants, hardy geraniums start flowering around May, and continue to October, depending on the variety. One of the longest flowering varieties is Geranium ‘Johnson’s blue’ (illustrated) which is also attractive to bees.