Annual flowers for pots
Your annual flower pots will thrive if you choose any or all of these five hardy and hardy plants. They look great no matter what!
1. Petunia
Your mom can grow them, but these flowers are perfect for novice gardeners. They make fantastic annual flowerpots in candy-colored shades—pink, purple, yellow, apricot, red, white, and stripes. Some spread out (use them over the edges of containers), and some grow tall. These classic flowers are classified as "weather resistant," meaning they can handle large amounts of water.
2. Verbena
Another spreading plant and annual for containers, verbena is known for its "layer" factor—whether in pots, baskets, or retaining walls. Clusters of mini flowers usually come in white, pink, or purple. These flowers make a great accent plant, a no-fail favorite in hot, dry conditions, and look great in any pot.
3. Sweet potato vine
Purple and lime green are the classic colors of this nearly unkillable vine. Grow a few varieties of sweet potato vines together in a large pot. As long as the plant is in well-drained soil, it will do well in sun or shade. And, because we know you're wondering, this vine produces real sweet potatoes. However, the quality is not fit to eat.
4. Coleus
Coleus has lots of fun foliage combos – everything from plain green to wild red. Plant several together in an annual flower pot or use them as accents. Whether you live in the shade or prefer the sun, choose from this variety of greenery. When frost threatens, pot this foliage for a houseplant in a sunny window until spring. Then plant back outside!
5. Scaevola
You'd think these bluish-purple, fan-shaped flowers would be high-maintenance, but the truth is, they love hanging in baskets or window boxes in the sun. These beautiful flowers are self-cleaning, so there's no need to prune them to keep them healthy. The best part about Scavola? The only insects the plant attracts are butterflies.
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