What potted plant does best in 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. More notable sun-loving annuals: alyssum, aster, bidens, cleome, cosmos, dahlia, gazania, heliotrope, latana, lisianthus, salvia, snapdragon, stock, and thunbergia.In Zones 6-7, salvia, petunias, periwinkle, and portulaca thrive, offering vibrant colors and resilience in the heat. For Zones 8-10, plants like lantana, pentas, gazania, and angelonia are perfect for enduring high temperatures and continue to bloom in the heat of summer.
What are the most durable outdoor plant pots?
Synthetic materials like plastic, fiberglass, and metal are popular choices for outdoor planters. They are more durable and weather-resistant than natural materials and come in various shapes and sizes. For permanent outdoor planters: Heavy base of gravel or rocks, then a mix of broken ceramic pieces and logs, topped with fabric and potting mix enriched with compost. For seasonal displays: Coarse wood chips, pinecones, and cardboard boxes crushed down, then fabric and potting mix.