What are the best summer annuals for pots?
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. Annuals that last throughout the year and flower over and over again: Violas , Pansies , Calendula (aka pot marigolds), Zinnias.
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.