SUGGESTED PLANTS FOR CONTAINERS

Even the smallest patio can boast a crop of vegetables or a garden of flowers in containers. Planter boxes, wooden barrels, hanging baskets and large flowerpots are just some of the containers that can be used. Here are some plants that we have found work best for our container gardens.

Annuals:

Many annuals make excellent pot plants. With their shallow roots, they are well adapted to container gardening techniques. To keep them in good condition, they need regular care. Pinch to encourage branching. Remove all faded blossoms for continued flowering and water regularly.

Begonia               Petunia                Impatiens

Verbena                 Marigold              Zinnia

Bulbs and Tubers:

Achimenes           Crocus              Narcissus

Caladium             Hyacinths          Tuberous Begonia

Canna                   Lilies                  Tulips

Calla

Perennials:

Arenaria              Gaillardia                Rudbeckia

Asters                  Heuchera                 Salvia

Bergenia               Hostas                    Sedum

Calluna                   Iris                           Sempervivum

Campanula            Liatris                      Strawberry

Cyclamen               Monarda                 Vinca Minor

Dianthus                  Fuchsia                   Yucca

Ferns                       Daylily                       Primula

Nepeta                    Gerbera

Shrubs:

Abelia grandiflora                Cytisus                    Azalea                          Pieris

Ilex                                           Boxwood                 Rose                          Nandina

Cotoneaster                           Taxus                     Gardenia                    Spiraea `Shibori'

Trees:

Acer palmatum                      Prunus                     Ficus                          Styrax

Sophora japonica                 Malus                         Pyrus                       Caragana `Pendula'

Vines (sun or partial shade):

Akebia                                   Lonicera                    Clematis                       Mandevilla

Humulus                                Gloriosa Lily               Thunbergia                   Morning Glory

(little or no sun):

Hedera

Trachelospermum