Garden and Landscape Create a Patio Garden
Elevate Your Outdoor Decor
Tips for Eye-Catching Containers
By Jaclyn Johnsen, Jung Seeds Internet Marketing Manager
Different types of container plants are ideal for a patio.
It’ s time to decorate your outdoor space with plants and flowers! Containers are perfect for displaying plants on your patio, balcony or other outdoor spaces.
Here are some tips to consider when creating your summer container display.
Design Elements for Visual Appeal
When it comes to containers, plants are typically grouped into three categories: thriller, filler and spiller.
Thriller: These plants add height to the container and are usually the focal point. Examples of thrillers are purple fountain grass, canna lilies and colocasia.
Filler: Plants in this category fill the space around thrillers. They are shorter than thrillers and may have a more spreading habit. Some common examples are petunias, begonias and geraniums.
Spiller: As the name suggests, these plants have a trailing habit that leads them to spill over the side of containers. Examples of spillers include sweet potato vine, creeping jenny and vinca vine.
Your site’ s conditions are crucial in deciding what plants to grow. Sites with full sun are great for flowering plants that prefer heat, while shaded areas are ideal for foliage plants. If you have part shade, consider using a mix of foliage and flowering plants that grow well in less sun.
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