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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Celebrate the Summer Olympic Spirit with Our

“Team USA” Combo!

Join us in celebrating the spirit of “Team USA” this July with our Olympic-themed container garden recipe. This vibrant and patriotic arrangement features a winning combination of red, white, and blue blooms that will ignite your patriotic pride. Featuring Salvia Summer Jewel Red, White Penta Dwarf, Vinca Soiree Kawaii, Blue My Mind, and Helichrysum Licorice Plant, this stunning display brings together a harmonious blend of colors and textures. Designed to thrive in the summer heat, this container garden is perfect for Florida summertime planters, with a splash of national pride adding lots of color to your outdoor space.

1. Salvia Summer Jewel Red: Salvia Summer Jewel Red is a vibrant red bloomer that serves as the thriller in this combination. Known for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, it thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant.

2. White Penta Graffiti: Dwarf Penta is a hardy plant with clusters of star-shaped white flowers that bloom throughout the summer. It is known for its heat and drought resistance and its ability to attract pollinators.

3. Vinca Soiree Kawaii: Vinca Soiree Kawaii features compact, abundant red flowers that add a touch of elegance to any garden. It thrives in hot, sunny conditions and is exceptionally low-maintenance, making it a perfect filler.

4. Blue My Mind: An improved variety of Blue Daze is a stunning blue flowering plant with a trailing habit, perfect for spilling over the edges of containers. It loves full sun and heat, contrasting the red and white blooms with a brilliant blue contrast.

5. Helichrysum Licorice Plant: Licorice, with its soft, silvery foliage, adds a unique texture and color to the arrangement. It is an excellent spiller that can tolerate hot and dry conditions, complementing the vibrant flowers beautifully.

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Ignite Your Garden with “Flame Kissed”

A Sizzling Symphony of Summer Blooms!

Introducing the “Flame Kissed” container garden recipe, a vibrant and fiery blend of warm-colored flowers that are perfectly suited for the scorching Florida summer heat. This dazzling combination of Celosia Flamma, Coreopsis Uptick, Coneflower Sombrero Fiesta Orange, Lantana Hot Blooded, and Purslane Pazzaz will bring a burst of color and heat tolerance to any outdoor space. With their brilliant red, yellow, and orange hues, these plants create a stunning display that thrives under the sun’s intense rays.

Whether you’re looking to brighten your patio, porch, or garden, the Flame Kissed container garden is designed to withstand the summer heat while providing a spectacular visual treat.

1. Coreopsis Uptick: Coreopsis Uptick is a compact, hardy perennial with stunning yellow flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. It is drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies, adding beauty and ecological value to your garden.

2. Celosia Flamma: Celosia Flamma, known for its vibrant, flame-like flower spikes, is a heat-loving plant that adds a bold touch to any garden. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for hot, sunny locations.

3. Coneflower Sombrero Fiesta Orange: This variety of coneflower features bright orange petals that radiate warmth and energy. Known for its heat and drought tolerance, Sombrero Fiesta Orange is also a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies.

4. Lantana Hot Blooded: Lantana Hot Blooded boasts vibrant red and orange clusters of flowers that bloom continuously throughout the summer. It is a tough, heat-resistant plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, adding a touch of tropical flair to your container garden.

5. Purslane Pazzaz: Purslane Pazzaz is a trailing plant with succulent leaves and bright, cheerful flowers that spill gracefully over the edges of containers. It loves the heat and can tolerate dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for summer gardens.

With this “Flame Kissed” recipe, you’ll enjoy a resilient and radiant garden that stands up to the heat while bringing a vibrant splash of color to your outdoor spaces

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Flutter into May with a

Container Recipe to Celebrate Pollinator Week!

Check out May’s ‘Pollinator Perfect’ container garden recipe. This vibrant mix starts with the eye-catching Rockin® Fuschia Salvia as the thriller, whose vivid purple blooms are a favorite among hummingbirds. Surrounding it, the sunny Gaillardia Spintop Yellow Touch and the richly colored Penta Graffiti Red Velvet serve as delightful fillers that attract a variety of pollinators. Adding a burst of contrasting color, the Lantana Luscious® Royale Red mesmerizes with its clusters of tiny flowers, beloved by butterflies and bees. Essential for any pollinator garden, Fennel provides a nourishing host spot for butterfly larvae, while the trailing Superbells® Strawberry Punch™ Calibrachoa spills over the edges, completing this pollinator paradise with its striking pink and yellow blooms. Together, these plants create a thriving ecosystem and a stunning visual display.

1. Rockin® Fuschia Salvia (Proven Winners): This salvia variant is known for its long bloom time and brilliant deep pink flowers that stand out in any garden setting. Due to its vibrant color and rich nectar, it’s particularly effective at attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
2. Gaillardia Spintop Yellow Touch: This plant features bright yellow flowers with a bold red center, making it a standout in the garden. It’s drought-tolerant and blooms generously, providing continuous beauty and support to local pollinators.
3. Penta Graffiti Red Velvet: Known for its velvet-textured, deep red flowers, this penta is a heat-tolerant plant that thrives in full sun. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies.
4. Fennel: More than just a culinary herb, fennel is a critical host plant for swallowtail butterflies. Its feathery foliage and aromatic seeds make it an attractive addition to any garden focused on supporting butterfly populations.
5. Lantana Luscious® Royale Red (Proven Winners): This compact lantana displays clusters of small flowers that change from yellow to red as they mature, offering a kaleidoscope of colors that are irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds.
6. Superbells® Strawberry Punch™ Calibrachoa (Proven Winners): This vigorous spiller has stunning pink flowers with a deep red throat. It’s perfect for hanging baskets or as a spilling plant in container gardens, attracting hummingbirds and adding a splash of color.

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Fiery Brilliance in a Pot

Discover our April combo ‘Hot Spring Mix’, a colorful arrangement that captures the essence of the season’s warmth.

Centered around the bold Cuphea Sweet Talk Red, this recipe showcases a play of colors and textures. Flanking this eye-catching thriller are the dazzling Calibrachoa Super Bells Double Redstone®, contributing an extra layer of rich, velvety reds. For the perfect balance, the Gaillardia Spintop Orange Halo adds a splash of orange, reminiscent of a sunset, blending beautifully as a filler. Completing this fiery combo is the cascading Sweet Potato Vine Gold, whose chartreuse leaves elegantly spill over the container’s edge. This ‘Hot Spring Mix’ is ideal for anyone looking to add a burst of color to their outdoor or indoor spaces.

1. Cuphea Sweet Talk Red: A novel variety in the Cuphea family, this plant stands as the centerpiece with its striking red blossoms. Known for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, it’s a visual treat and a haven for garden wildlife.

2. Calibrachoa Super Bells Double Redstone®: A new color introduction from Proven Winners, this plant boasts double blooms that resemble miniature petunias. Its deep red flowers are a visual delight and maintain their vibrancy throughout the season.

3. Gaillardia Spintop Orange Halo: This filler plant is celebrated for its daisy-like flowers, which feature a vivid orange-yellow coloration with a distinct orange halo at the center. It’s a hardy perennial that brings a burst of cheerfulness to any garden setting.

4. Sweet Potato Vine Gold: As the spiller in this garden recipe, it features heart-shaped, golden-yellow leaves that gracefully drape over the container. This vine is not only known for its ornamental value but also for its rapid growth, quickly filling spaces with its lush foliage.

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Unveil the Blossoming Charm of Spring

Bring the freshness of spring to your garden with our “Spring Blush” container garden recipe, a delightful assembly that captures the season’s splendor. Centered around the Cleome ‘Senorita Rosalita’ a stunning thriller with vibrant pink blossoms, this garden is a tapestry of texture and color. Complementing the Cleome, the soft, velvety foliage of the Lamb’s Ear plant adds a soothing contrast. The heart of this arrangement lies in the Confetti Garden® Hunny Bunny, a harmonious trio of Empress Flaire Lavender Blue Verbena, Aloha Kona Soft Pink Calibrachoa, and Potunia® Popcorn Petunia, serving as lush fillers that infuse varied hues and shapes. Cascading gracefully over the container’s edge is the White Bacopa, its delicate flowers creating a soft, spilling effect that completes the ensemble.

Celebrate spring’s awakening with this “Spring Blush” combo, perfect for brightening patios, balconies, or any outdoor space.

1. Cleome ‘Senorita Rosalita’: This thriller plant boasts vibrant, pink flowers and a bushy growth habit, offering a long blooming season and resistance to pests, making it a hassle-free centerpiece for any container garden.

2. Lamb’s Ear: Known for its soft, fuzzy leaves that resemble a lamb’s ear, this plant adds a unique texture to the arrangement and thrives in sunny conditions, providing a lovely silver-green hue.

3. Confetti Garden® Hunny Bunny:

a. Empress Flaire Lavender Blue Verbena: With its striking lavender-blue flowers, this plant adds a touch of cool-toned elegance and is known for its vigorous growth and heat tolerance.
b. Aloha Kona Soft Pink Calibrachoa: This variety dazzles with soft pink blooms, offering a continuous display of color and an easy-to-maintain nature.
c. Potunia® Popcorn Petunia: Known for its creamy, popcorn-like flowers, this petunia variant adds a cheerful and voluminous aspect to the container garden.

4. White Bacopa: A favorite spiller for many gardeners, White Bacopa features an abundance of tiny white flowers and a trailing habit, ideal for softening the edges of the container and adding a delicate, cascading element.

Indoor Eden: Create a Terrarium with this Simple Recipe

Dive into the delightful world of terrariums with our February container garden recipe! A terrarium is a miniature landscape, a self-contained environment where plants thrive under glass. It’s like having a tiny forest or garden on your desk, bringing a slice of the outdoors inside. Fun fact: The first terrarium was created by botanist Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward by accident in 1842, and it’s been a charming way to connect with nature indoors ever since. Now, let’s build our terrarium layer by layer:

1. Activated Charcoal: Begin with a base layer of charcoal to aid in drainage and prevent mildew and fungus growth.
2. Drainage Rock: Add a layer of rocks or gravel to simulate the drainage you would find in natural soil, which is crucial for keeping roots healthy in a container without drainage holes.
3. Potting Soil: Follow with slightly damp, fertilizer-free potting soil to cover plant roots while allowing room for growth.
4. Top Dressing: A final touch of smaller gravel adds beauty and assists with moisture management. Embellish with decorative elements like tiny figurines or shells for personal flair.
5. Itty Bitty Plants: Select from our range of “Itty Bitty” plants suitable for terrarium life; they’re small in stature but big on charm.

Create your own terrarium and bring the serene essence of a garden into your home.

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