October Container Gardening Recipe 2025
Bold Blooms and Dark Foliage for October Nights
This October recipe blends bold purple, fiery orange, deep ruby, and dramatic black foliage to capture the spirit of the season. The mix of textures and colors creates a festive, eye-catching display that’s perfect for fall. With its vibrant contrast and playful nod to Halloween, this container will bring a touch of seasonal magic to your porch or patio.
1. Salvia Grand Stand Purple
This vibrant annual salvia boasts bold purple flower spikes that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It thrives in full sun and blooms continuously, adding rich jewel tones to your container.
2. Orange Mum
A fall favorite, orange mums bring bright, cheerful blooms that perfectly complement the season’s festive colors. They are long-lasting and thrive in cooler weather, making them a staple for October displays.
3. Alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’
This compact foliage plant offers deep burgundy-red leaves that provide stunning contrast to brighter blooms. Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance, it’s ideal for adding richness and depth to your fall container.
4. Sweet Potato Vine ‘Blackie’
Known for its striking, nearly black heart-shaped leaves, this trailing plant adds drama and flow to your arrangement. It’s fast-growing and versatile, perfect for cascading over the edges of your pot.
This container captures everything we love about October—color, drama, and just the right hint of Halloween fun. With its bold mix of blooms and foliage, it’s sure to be the star of your fall display.
PRO TIP: Keep the Color Coming!
To keep your mums blooming longer, remove spent flowers regularly and avoid letting the soil dry out completely—consistent moisture is key! Trim back leggy growth on your salvia and sweet potato vine to keep the foliage lush and full all season long.
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