Pollinator Paradise

A Bold Container Recipe for Bees, Butterflies & Beyond

This April container garden recipe is packed with vibrant color and pollinator-friendly plants to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. From host plants for caterpillars to nectar-rich blooms, it’s a mini ecosystem in a pot that supports wildlife and looks stunning all season long.

1.Vermillionaire® Cuphea (Cuphea hybrid) – Known as the firecracker plant, this long-blooming beauty is a hummingbird magnet with its tubular orange-red flowers. It loves the heat and continues blooming nonstop with little maintenance.

2. Celosia’ Cream Cherry’ (celosia cristata) – These bold, cherry-red plumes bring rich color and texture while also attracting bees and other pollinators. They’re heat-tolerant and bloom reliably through the warmer months.

3. Little Lucky™ Lantana (Lantana camara) – Compact and colorful, this lantana produces clusters of blooms that change color as they mature, drawing in butterflies and pollinators with their sweet nectar. It’s a tough, sun-loving plant perfect for Florida gardens.

4. Milkweed Blood Flower ‘Silky Deep Red’ (Asclepias curassavica) – A favorite host plant for monarch butterflies, this milkweed variety features eye-catching red and orange blooms that provide essential food for caterpillars and nectar for adults. It thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established.

5. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) – This aromatic herb serves as a host plant for black swallowtail butterflies, offering a feathery, textural backdrop and food source for their larvae. It also adds a soft vertical accent and a unique fragrance to your container.

Overflowing with Spring!

Welcome the beauty of spring with this cascading combination of pinks, purples, and whites, designed for a vibrant and full-hanging basket. With a mix of trailing blooms and upright accents, this recipe provides continuous color and effortless charm for your outdoor spaces.

1. Supertunia Vista BubblegumThis powerhouse petunia is known for its vigorous growth and season-long blooms. It offers a nonstop display of bright pink flowers that spill beautifully over the edges of a hanging basket. It thrives in full sun.

2. Pink AngeloniaOften called summer snapdragon, this heat-loving, upright bloomer produces spires of delicate pink flowers that thrive in warm temperatures. It’s drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies.

3. Pink Chablis LamiumA shade-tolerant spiller with soft pink blooms and silvery-green foliage, this lamium adds delicate texture and brightness to the arrangement. It’s also deer-resistant and attracts pollinators.

edging or front-facing spots in a container.

4. Superbena® Sparkling AmethystClusters of lavender and purple blooms make this verbena a standout. It provides long-lasting color and excellent resistance to mildew. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for adding depth and volume to the arrangement.

5. White Knight™ LobulariaAlso known as sweet alyssum, this fragrant beauty produces clouds of small white flowers that attract beneficial pollinators. It performs well in cooler temperatures and adds a soft, airy touch to the basket.

6. Bacopa MegaCopa™ White This robust trailing plant features large, pure white blooms that drape elegantly over the sides of the container. It thrives in partial to full sun and is self-cleaning, meaning no deadheading is required for continuous flowering.

Soft Hues, Strong Impact:

A Delicate Dance of Spring Blooms

“Pastel Spring” is a container garden recipe designed to capture the season’s quiet beauty through soft textures, pastel petals, and silvery foliage. This graceful combination brings an air of elegance to your porch or patio, blooming gently but boldly with minimal maintenance.

1. Señorita Blanca® Cleome (Cleome hybrid) – A refined, thornless cleome with crisp white blooms and upright growth, this plant adds height and airiness to any container. It’s heat-tolerant, self-cleaning, and blooms all season long without reseeding.

2. Pink Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila muralis)– Tiny, cloud-like pink blossoms float above fine foliage, softening the arrangement with a romantic touch. It thrives in well-drained soil and adds a light, airy texture.

3. Brachyscome ‘Mauve Delight’ (Brachyscome iberidifolia) – This daisy-like flower features lavender-mauve petals with yellow centers, offering a continuous, cheerful display. Its compact, mounding habit makes it ideal for edging or front-facing spots in a container.

4. Helichrysum ‘Licorice Plant’ (Helichrysum petiolare) – With velvety, silver-gray trailing foliage, this plant acts as a calming contrast to the soft blooms. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it brings structure and softness all at once.

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A Talavera-Inspired Container Garden!

Capture the warmth and vibrancy of autumn with our “Fall Fiesta Florals” container garden, inspired by the rich hues of Talavera pottery. This November recipe creates a dynamic, warm-toned display that radiates the festive energy of a fall. Perfect for adding a touch of seasonal charm to any outdoor space, this arrangement brings a cozy, artistic flair that stands out in the cooler months.

1. Alternanthera: This versatile plant brings deep, rich purple foliage to the mix, providing a beautiful contrast to brighter blooms. It adds a lush, vibrant texture that enhances any container garden.

 2. Gaillardia Spin Top: also known as blanket flower, produces striking red and yellow blooms that mimic the colors of autumn leaves. Heat-tolerant and long-blooming, Gaillardia is a hardy choice for fall gardens, adding a bold pop of color.

3. Rusty Orange Mums: These classic fall flowers bring a warm, earthy orange tone that ties the whole arrangement together. Mums are known for their abundant blooms and ability to withstand cooler temperatures, making them perfect for adding lasting fall charm.

With “Fall Fiesta Florals,” you’ll enjoy a container garden that reflects the cozy, festive colors of Talavera pottery while celebrating the beauty of autumn’s warm palette.

Elevate Your Poinsettia with Our Merry & Bright Combo

Take your poinsettia game to the next level this holiday season with our December recipe, “Merry & Bright.” Featuring the classic beauty of Poinsettia Ice Crystals paired with complementary plants, this arrangement creates a festive display that goes beyond tradition. These plants create a holiday container garden perfect for sprucing up your porch, entryway, or interior space.

1. Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily):

Spathiphyllum is known for its graceful white blooms and lush green foliage, which adds height and elegance to any arrangement. It thrives in low light and humid conditions, making it a versatile thriller for indoor or shaded outdoor displays.

2. Poinsettia Ice Crystals:

This unique poinsettia variety features cream and red marbled bracts, bringing a festive twist to traditional holiday decor. Poinsettias are easy to care for and thrive in bright, indirect light, adding a cheerful focal point to the garden.

3. Aglaonema Siam:

With its striking green and red foliage, Aglaonema Siam provides a colorful filler that complements the poinsettia beautifully. Known for its adaptability and tolerance of low light, it’s a perfect choice for holiday arrangements.

4. Fern Nevada:

This lush, feathery fern is ideal for softening the edges of the container. Fern Nevada thrives in partial to full shade and adds a cascading effect that enhances the festive, layered look of the arrangement.

Create a stunning holiday floral display that’s as elegant as it is festive, showcasing how to do more with poinsettias this season.

Fall Flair for Your Florida Garden!

Fall officially arrives September 22nd, and even though the temperatures are still high, you can capture the essence of autumn with this container garden recipe, “Rustic Autumn Hues.” This Florida-friendly combination of warm-toned plants brings the cozy, rustic charm of fall into your garden. It features the bold, colorful foliage of Croton Mammy, along with shades of orange, purple, and yellow. Perfect for your porch or patio, “Rustic Autumn Hues” will evoke the spirit of fall, even in the Florida heat.

1. Croton Mammy is known for its striking, multi-colored foliage with shades of red, orange, yellow, and green. This bold thriller is perfect for adding height and vibrant fall colors to your container garden, thriving in full to partial sun.

2. Alternanthera is a versatile plant with deep purple or burgundy foliage, adding a rich and moody contrast to the brighter colors in the arrangement. It thrives in the Florida heat and is perfect for both sun and shade conditions.

3. Cuphea David Verity is a heat-loving plant with fiery orange tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Its long-lasting blooms and fall-inspired color make it a perfect filler for the autumn season.

4. Creeping Jenny adds a soft, cascading element to the container with its small, round, chartreuse leaves. This spiller thrives in partial shade and moist soil, providing a lush, flowing accent that enhances the rustic, fall aesthetic.

5. Marigolds are classic fall bloomers, known for their bright orange and yellow flowers that bring a cheerful touch to any garden. In addition to their beauty, they are hardy, heat-tolerant, and help repel pests, making them a great choice for Florida gardens.

“Rustic Autumn Hues” offers a beautiful way to welcome the season while using hardy plants that can withstand Florida’s warm September weather, ensuring a vibrant and lasting display.

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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