May Container Gardening Recipe 2025
Summer Carnival
A Burst of Color That Beats the Heat
Our May container recipe, Summer Carnival, is packed with bright blooms and tough performers that thrive in the heat. These summer staples will keep the show going all season long, no matter how high the temps rise.
This deep blue salvia is a pollinator magnet that blooms nonstop and stands tall in the summer sun. It’s drought-tolerant and thrives in containers or garden beds.
2. Proven Winners SUNSTAR® Rose Pentas
These bold pink blooms bring a tropical flair and are loved by butterflies and hummingbirds. Heat and humidity don’t faze this long-blooming beauty.
Golden yellow daisy-like flowers that shine in full sun and dry conditions. This blanket flower variety is easy-care and blooms for months.
4. Proven Winners Lantana Luscious® Royal Cosmo
This vibrant lantana delivers clusters of fuchsia-pink flowers with yellow centers that intensify in the sun. A favorite of pollinators, it’s heat and drought-tolerant, perfect for summer-long color.
The Summer Carnival combo is a celebration of color, resilience, and pollinator power. With these heat-tolerant showstoppers in your container, you can count on vibrant blooms and nonstop summer interest with minimal fuss.
Pro Tip: Don’t Forget the Drainage!
Proper drainage is key to keeping your container plants happy and healthy—especially during Florida’s rainy season. Make sure your pots have drainage holes, and if they don’t, try these tricks:
- Drill holes in the bottom (if the material allows)
- Use a nursery pot with drainage inside a decorative cachepot
- Add a layer of pebbles at the bottom to improve water flow
Too much water can lead to root rot, so let those roots breathe!
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