Refreshing Burst of Color

for Shady Spots!

As the summer heat sizzles, it’s time to embrace the cooler side of gardening with our August container garden recipe, perfect for shady spots. This month, we’re focusing on creating a cool and vibrant oasis with our combination of shade-loving plants. Featuring the striking Cordyline Red Sister as the thriller, the rich hues of Coleus Heartbreaker and Caladium Party Punch as fillers, and the lush greenery of Hosta and Creeping Jenny flowing over the edges, this arrangement is designed to bring a refreshing burst of color to your garden while helping you stay cool in the shade. Whether you want to brighten up a shaded patio, porch, or garden nook, this container garden will add a lively and serene touch to your outdoor space.

1. Cordyline Red Sister is a stunning plant with vibrant red and burgundy foliage that is the thriller in this shade-loving arrangement. It thrives in partial to full shade and adds a dramatic, tropical flair to any garden.

2. Caladium Party Punch offers bright, party-ready foliage with pink, red, and white splashes. This shade-loving plant is perfect for adding a burst of color to your garden, and its large, heart-shaped leaves bring a tropical feel to the container.

3. Coleus Heartbreaker features heart-shaped leaves in shades of pink, red, and green, making it a colorful and eye-catching filler. Known for its versatility, this plant thrives in shaded areas and adds a bold contrast to the container garden.

4. Hosta is a classic shade plant with lush, broad leaves in various shades of green. Known for its easy care and ability to thrive in low-light conditions, it provides a beautiful, calming backdrop for the more colorful plants.

5. Creeping Jenny is a trailing plant with small, round, lime-green leaves that spill gracefully over the edges of containers. It thrives in the shade and adds a soft, cascading effect that complements the bolder colors in the garden.

This August, cool down your outdoor space with our shade-loving container garden recipe, blending vibrant colors and lush foliage to create a serene, refreshing retreat.

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